There was a pivotal time in Debra's life when she was forced to stop. She went back to basics, simplified her life and began designing and living her life in a new way. In this quick conversation on the podcast, Debra talks about transforming chaos into simplicity.

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Today's conversation on The Debra Shepherd Podcast is about why you're not making a bigger impact.

As online entrepreneurs, coaches, consultants, personal brands and service professionals we naturally want to help more people and make an even bigger impact in our lives and to the lives of others. Yet I see so many people in this constant state of being busy, they're constantly doing, striving, achieving and you and I both know that living this way isn't sustainable yet we continue to push through because that's what we've always done.

You can't help more people or make a bigger impact if you're tired, stressed and on your way to burnout.

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My goal is to help as many people as possible create more ease, joy and meaning in their life. To reach more people I'd be grateful if you leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Let me know what you enjoy the most and how this podcast inspires and supports you. I read all the reviews and I'd love to hear from you. Be sure to subscribe so you stay up to date when new episodes are released.

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To connect with Debra visit:

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If you're struggling to create time for yourself because you're living a fast-paced hurried lifestyle, your schedule is overflowing and your energy is all over the place, I'm certain a few of these simple, practical tips that I'll be sharing with you today will support you in creating that much needed space.

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My goal is to help as many people as possible create more ease, joy and meaning in their life. To reach more people I'd be grateful if you leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Let me know what you enjoy the most and how this podcast inspires and supports you. I read all the reviews and I'd love to hear from you. Be sure to subscribe so you stay up to date when new episodes are released.

Thank you for listening to this episode.

To connect with Debra visit:

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Instagram @_debrashepherd

Simplify your life. It's a big statement isn't it?

In this episode of The Debra Shepherd Podcast, I'll be sharing with you three key areas that are important when it comes to simplifying your life so you can help more people and create a bigger impact.

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Get all episode show notes here:

https://www.debrashepherd.com.au/debra-shepherd-podcast

My goal is to help as many people as possible create more ease, joy and meaning in their life. To reach more people I'd be grateful if you leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Let me know what you enjoy the most and how this podcast inspires and supports you. I read all the reviews and I'd love to hear from you. Be sure to subscribe so you stay up to date when new episodes are released.

Thank you for listening to this episode.

To connect with Debra visit:

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Instagram @_debrashepherd

Want to know how to sleep better? On the podcast this week, Debra interviews Lee Bougie about stress, the importance of sleep and ways to optimise your sleep.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

• Hormones and the impact stress has on sleep.
• The link between our immune system and sleep.
• Sleep quality and how many hours your body needs.
• Social jet lag and why having a sleep schedule is important.
• How sleep affects creativity and productivity.
• How hunger and appetite can be determined by sleep.
• Tips to reduce stress and to help us sleep better.
• Foods and home remedies that can support sleep.
• The impact coffee and alcohol has on our body.

Lee Bougie, MSC RHN (Master Of Science, Registered Holistic Nutritionist) is a researcher, science teacher, speaker, and holistic nutritionist. Lee teaches at the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition and runs workshops on various wellness topics.

Lee is a writer for Contentment Magazine, and does media appearances focusing on Sleep, Stress and our Circadian Rhythm. Lee's biggest passion in life is learning and then teaching others how to live a balanced life. Lee is a Certified Stress Mastery Educator and is a Diplomate of the American Institute of Stress.

Lee builds hotrods with her father, is happiest on the water in her kayak and loves to curl up at home with a book and her cat, Rosie (named after the scientist Rosalind Franklin).

SHOW NOTES

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https://www.debrashepherd.com.au/debra-shepherd-podcast

CONNECT WITH LEE:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-bougie-5b809018/

CONNECT WITH DEBRA:

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

Website: https://www.debrashepherd.com.au

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In this episode of The Debra Shepherd Podcast, we're talking about your next step.

What prompted this episode is seeing people slotting back into their old routines now that restrictions are slowly easing.

Will you be going back to the same routine or will you be doing things differently?

What do you want to create for yourself?

What is your next step?

SHOW NOTES

Get all episode show notes here:

https://www.debrashepherd.com.au/debra-shepherd-podcast

My goal is to help as many people as possible create more ease, joy and meaning in their life. To reach more people I'd be grateful if you leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Let me know what you enjoy the most and how this podcast inspires and supports you. I read all the reviews and I'd love to hear from you. Be sure to subscribe so you stay up to date when new episodes are released.

Thank you for tuning in.

To connect with Debra visit:

www.debrashepherd.com.au

Instagram @_debrashepherd

On the podcast this week, Debra talks to Kelly Carthy about connection, community and self-leadership.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

• Being focused, switching off and living through uncertain times.
• The importance of social medicine and being open to receive.
• The opportunities available now to innovate, build relationships and to create efficiencies.
• The importance of leading yourself first and BEing well.
• Awareness and the power of self-compassion.
• Why it's important to connect to yourself first every day.
• Resilience, honest conversations and giving children a voice.
• The power of community and staying open to real, raw conversations.
• Kelly's self-care practice.

Kelly Carthy is a self-leadership expert with over 20 years of experience in movement, coaching and change facilitation as the founder of Luxe Escapes she partners with professionals from around the world to retreat themselves to shift into a life of integrated leadership that gives them access to live closer to their truth.

Kelly's work has been featured in publications such as Wellbeing Magazine, Qantas Magazine and Australian Traveler and she has been featured on numerous online platforms, conferences and events.

SHOW NOTES

Get all episode show notes here:

https://www.debrashepherd.com.au/debra-shepherd-podcast

CONNECT WITH KELLY:

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

Website: https://kellycarthy.com/

CONNECT WITH DEBRA:

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

Website: https://www.debrashepherd.com.au

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On this episode, Debra welcomes Michelle Pascoe to the show to talk about customer service and how you can create meaningful customer experiences that keep people coming back for more. Are you ready?

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

• Michelle explains how business will be different post COVID-19.
• Why you can't allow yourself to be consumed or change because of the pressure of some customers.
• The importance of personally connecting, communicating and engaging authentically with your customers.
• Leading a multi-generational workplace and serving multi-generational customers.
• The importance of a frictionless customer service experience.
• Measuring the impact of your customer experience.
• Choosing the life you want to live.

Michelle Pascoe (CSP) is an international speaker, business coach, accredited trainer, researcher, author and podcaster. Michelle lives and breathes her passion for customer service, mystery shopping and team motivation. She is an experienced businesswoman and a "retention" specialist in every aspect of service operations and processes and their impact on the customer experience.

In 1994 she founded one of Australia's most respected training companies, Optimum Operating Procedures and Services Pty Ltd (OOPS); now a thriving provider of mystery shopping, service benchmarking, surveys and focus groups, competitor audits, team training and leadership development. Michelle has applied the very tips and techniques that she presents on in achieving her own business success.

SHOW NOTES

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https://www.debrashepherd.com.au/debra-shepherd-podcast

CONNECT WITH MICHELLE:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelle.pascoe

Website: https://www.michellepascoe.com/

CONNECT WITH DEBRA:

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

Website: https://www.debrashepherd.com.au

Before you go, don't forget to leave a review where ever you listen to your podcasts. Thank you for listening!

In this episode of The Debra Shepherd Podcast, we're talking about self-care during times of change because with so much going on comes added stress and feelings of overwhelm and this is why intentional self-care is critical.

Are you looking after the number one relationship you have in your life?

SHOW NOTES

Get all episode show notes here:

https://www.debrashepherd.com.au/debra-shepherd-podcast

My goal is to help as many people as possible create more ease, joy and meaning in their life. To reach more people I'd be grateful if you leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Let me know what you enjoy the most and how this podcast inspires and supports you. I read all the reviews and I'd love to hear from you. Be sure to subscribe so you stay up to date when new episodes are released.

Thank you for tuning in.

To connect with Debra visit:

www.debrashepherd.com.au

Instagram @_debrashepherd

On this week's episode, Debra interviews Amanda Owen about how you can pivot your way to even greater success.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS

• Deciding to pivot.
• The impact of social media for small business.
• The power of thinking big and starting small as an entrepreneur.
• Deciding to innovate and change direction during times of crisis.
• Tips for entrepreneurs wanting to change direction or pivot in business.
• Why visual storytelling is essential for business.
• How humans have always related to storytelling.
• Why Amanda and JP are so passionate about what they do.

Amanda Owen and her husband JP are the cofounders of Jasper Avenue, a unique visual content creation agency in Sydney. They're incredibly passionate about helping small businesses harness the power of social media through visual storytelling.

The couple recently launched Sydney Product Photography which specialises in jewellery, cosmetics, accessories, apparel and lifestyle brands and before Jasper Avenue, Amanda and JP were the proud owners of Sydney's bustling Inner West cafe, Well Co.

SHOW NOTES

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https://www.debrashepherd.com.au/debra-shepherd-podcast

CONNECT WITH AMANDA:

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/jasper.avenue

https://www.instagram.com/sydneyproductphotography

Website:

https://www.jasperavenue.com.au/

https://www.sydneyproductphotography.com.au/

CONNECT WITH DEBRA:

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

Website: https://www.debrashepherd.com.au

Before you go, don't forget to leave a review where ever you listen to your podcasts. Thank you for listening!