Leveraged & Loving It Podcast

What does an average day in the business look like at Share Your Passion? The simple answer is, no two days are exactly the same - which is what I LOVE about it. I get all the excitement of new projects with the security of a team and systems and it's all wrapped up neatly with our team values. What do I share in this episode: Who is responsible for what on the team How we developed and maintain our awesome team culture What kinds of regular meetings we have (weekly, monthly, etc.) The systems we use on a daily basis (Asana, Slack, Active Campaign and more) Tips to ensure our systems don't fail And what my role is in all this! Listen to uncover exactly how we run this business and factors that have contributed to our success. Find out more by visiting www.shareyourpassion.com.au/podcast

One of the things I'm very passionate about in my business is sustainability. I always want to know how I can run my business in a more earth-friendly way. I was so stoked to be able to chat to Liz O'Dwyer, an expert in this area, all about how we can do our bit for the planet using simple and easy strategies in our businesses. Whether it's just you at home or if you work in an office with a team, there will be tips in here that you can use.  In this episode, we discuss: How do we start reducing our carbon footprint? Will small changes make a big difference? Tips for reducing your carbon footprint while travelling Reducing waste in your hotel rooms How your small actions can inspire bigger change The power of feedback Electricity saving tips To find out more visit www.shareyourpassion.com.au/podcast

Creating a great team culture can feel like a huge undertaking. Where do you even start? What tools do you need? In this episode, I chat to the wonderful Katherine Robertson all about building your team culture. My team and I recently had a session with her to help define our own values as a team. Before, when it was just me, the values were very top-down. These are MY values, and my team has to get on board with that. Now, as my team has grown, I've become more aware that to work well as a team, we need a set of values that is bigger than me. So, we sat down and had a fabulous session with Katherine Robertson to extract our team values. When it comes down to the crunch, what can we all 100% get behind? In this episode, we discuss: The importance of creating a team culture Why team culture needs to be horizontally created The journey to leadership How establishing values can get you through the tough times The leadership compass - what do great leaders have? The role of self awareness as a leader Why communi

In this episode, I'm the guest! I let Darcy Smyth take the reigns. He interviews me about my entrepreneurial history and how I ended up where I have today. We explore: My entrepreneurially charged childhood Why I believe business should be fun About that time I fell into the cellar (quite literally) What I studied at uni Why I ditched my career to join an internet startup The valuable lessons I learned about how I wanted to work Why my business now looks the way it does And more! Find out more by visiting www.shareyourpassion.com.au/podcast

As business owners, when we pay or attend trainings, the only way to really get ROI is to IMPLEMENT. But sadly, most of us DON'T implement most of what we learn. How do you overcome this? And if you're in the business of training, how do you make sure your students actually implement what you're teaching them? That's precisely the problem Darcy Smyth was facing with his sales training. People were implementing maybe 8% of everything they'd learned in the room. He decided that wasn't good enough. Enter GAMIFICATION.  In this episode, we dive into how the Consultative Sales Game works and why it gets amazing results for his clients. We discuss: Why Consultative Sales Game was born Tapping into the competitive nature of entrepreneurs How it works Why we don’t implement if we’re just given information How does this benefit the business owners Adding gamification to your events To find out more information, visit www.shareyourpassion.com.au/podcast

Did you know I live in an eco-village? One of the things I love about my business is me and my team's dedication to Integrity. Sustainability is one of my core values. And that is reflected in where I live - in an eco-village. What is an eco-village? How my eco-village is set up? Why do I choose to live in an eco-village?  What things might I do differently if I were to start again? And much more. Join me as I share an insight into my life and how I live. For more information on all things www.shareyourpassion.com.au/podcast

LinkedIn is a Journey. Most people are using their LinkedIn profiles as a transaction... which is the wrong way to go about it. I'm joined by LinkedIn expert and trainer Karen Hollenbach to discuss how to use LinkedIn like a pro to take your business networking (and leads) to the next level. In this episode we discuss: How LinkedIn compares to social media for your business What kind of returns or results can we get on LinkedIn Understanding that LinkedIn in like a networking room Why branding and setting up your profile well matters How to approach networking on LinkedIn Why LinkedIn is NOT a social media platform but a networking platform Why transactional strategies DON'T work on LinkedIn Company page strategy vs LinkedIn profile LinkedIn is inbound not outbound strategy Daily rituals for LinkedIn Find out more at www.shareyourpassion.com.au/podcast

Creating products can feel like a weeks (maybe a months) long process for many.  But it doesn't have to be that way. You too can learn the art of creating powerful products in less than two days. In this podcast episode, I share with you how I went from idea to product in less than 48 hours. Here are some of the things I cover: Doing the market research Making sure it's in a format you WANT to deliver Finding the product sweet spot Mapping out the product (and why it's easy when you have a Signature System) How not to procrastinate on getting it done Why you should make a public declaration And much more! To find out more head to www.shareyourpassion.com.au/podcast

Standing out from all the noise both online and offline is tough. That's why I've invited personal branding expert and photographer Fi Mims on the show to share how you can take your personal brand from invisible to inspirational. My brand is highly recognisable and totally me. People often want that level of instant recognisability. So, how do you get it? In this episode, Fi Mims and I discuss: What personal branding is How do we use our personal brand to stand out and rise above the noise? 7 Crucial Elements of an Amazing Personal Brand Describing your brand in 5-15 words Knowing the message you want to convey to your audience Why it's important to know your ideal client and be able to describe them in detail Having a brand style guide Knowing your top 10 business values Having a list of brands you aspire to be like and what you love about them Writing out your success strategy for the next 5 years Maintaining authenticity in your brand What's the difference between a personal brand image and a headshot? A

Are you spending weeks, maybe months creating new products? What if I told you there was an easier way to extract your expertise and create ALL your products QUICKLY and CONSISTENTLY? That's the power of a Signature System. A Signature System extracts all of your knowledge and expertise and distills it into 4 simple pictures. Then you can create ALL (yes, ALL) your products from these 4 pictures. How? I'm so glad you asked! First, you need to be able to use them in your pitch script - a way of arranging the 4 models that tells a compelling and informative story to your audience. Once you have that nailed, the pitch script is a concertina. Add as much or as little detail/support/exercises as you need for each product. Want to do a 20 minute video optin? Easy - add in a few case studies and few examples and you can quickly fill up the 20 minutes. Need to run a 7 week course? Simply expand on your Educate Model. Go really in depth with exercises, examples, support and so much more. That way it's a much higher va

Who wants to have a massively engaged, effective team, happier clients and a more successful business? I think that's everyone right? On this episode, I'm joined by winning teams expert, Paul Ashley Jensen to share his signature system for creating winning teams. This episode was a pertinent one for me. I've just grown my team, and I'm feeling the pressures that come with that. However, Paul's advice is simple and effective for ensuring that you as the leader create a team that's engaged and effective. And the massive benefits of that is happier clients and a more profitable business. In this episode, we discuss: Why we should care about winning teams Why leaders should speak last Leaders need to invest into their own development Receiving feedback is the key to growth Examples of giving good feedback Steps to building winning teams Safe space for feedback Reflect on where you are as a person Actively listen Celebrate Give feedback and how to give feedback that's in the Goldilocks Zone. Receiving feedbac

I see so many awesome business owners creating their own Signature Systems. And it's AMAZING! In this episode, I'm sharing with you the 5 things you need to get clear on before you dive into the creation process so you can ensure you don't make a  dog's breakfast. We discuss: Why you should get clear Defining your ideal client Understanding their why What product or service your providing Your branding. To find out more, visit shareyourpassion.com.au/podcast

In today's busy world, it's easy to lose touch with the present moment. As business owners being present and in our bodies can be a fabulous way to combat stress and realign ourselves with WHY we're in business. In today's episode, I'm chatting with ex-corporate business woman and now yoga teacher and coach, Kylie Madge all about how we can lead from the heart. In this episode, we discuss: How corporate life was not great for Kylie How did she reinvent herself The importance of courage and commitment in personal development work How to not get stuck in your head Letting go of control and being present in the moment Practical tips for leading from the heart And more. Find out more: www.shareyourpassion.com.au/podcast

Do you want a million dollar business? Is it even worth the hassle? In this panel discussion, Cathryn Mora, Vanessa Talbot, Kushla Chadwick and I discuss our strategies and struggles around scaling, why some people want a million dollar business and others don't, and much more. We discuss: Growing a team Delegation and leadership Giving feedback to the team Why would you WANT a million dollar business? Why would you NOT want a million dollar business? Stretching vs comfort Find out more by visiting www.shareyourpassion.com.au/podcast

If you've been in business for a while, you might think (like I did) that the heyday for online courses had been and gone. Are people still downloading them or buying them? And if so, why? I chat to Kleo Merrick all about her strategies for online courses (why it's about the connection, not the content (but the content has to be amazing) and much more. We discuss: How Kleo started coaching How she got paying clients fresh out of coaching school Tips for pricing (and raising your prices) Are online courses dead? What is the purpose of online courses? Pricing online courses appropriately Difference in lead types for online courses How to find out whether you should have an online course? How to do market research for your online course? And more. Find out more at www.shareyourpassion.com.au/podcast

I've run FIVE National Tours at the time of recording this podcast episode. And, I've learned so much about what makes a successful national tour. From early flops to big wins and a few wobbles, I'm taking you deep behind the scenes in my business to share with you the 6 keys I've uncovered to having successful tours. Those keys (briefly) are: 1. A marketing strategy for getting bums on seats 2. Having one clear call to action at the end of a workshop 3. Using a Signature System and massively add value 4. Systemising everything 5. Mastering the logistics - venue, travel, flights 6. Working on your growth mindset Find out more: www.shareyourpassion.com.au/podcast

Speaking is a huge part of what thought leaders, experts and coaches do. From running workshops, doing speaking gigs, podcast appearances and more. So, how do we make sure we're using our voice to it's best potential? How do we take care of it? In this episode of Leveraged & Loving It, I'm joined by vocal instructor Anouska Taylor to share her 5 practical ways to unleash the full potential of your speaking voice, become the master of your own voice and fully express your creativity. We discuss: How Anouska became a vocal instructor Your voice is like an instrument Voice care - make sure you look after your voice Breathing low and slow Pitch - not speaking too low Slowing down! Articulating  And practical exercises you can do

Writing and launching a book can feel like a huge endeavour. I did it again for the second time and it became an Amazon bestseller. In this episode, I want to share with you my lessons from writing and launching this second book.  You'll learn How I wrote it in just two days My tips for getting to number 1 on Amazon The value of writing a book How I got to number 1 in Amazon in 3 categories How I stopped procrastinating and actually wrote it (don't sit on it for years) Why you should outsource the publishing Tips from my book launch And much more Find out more at www.shareyourpassion.com.au/podcast 

Most small businesses fail after 12 months. How do you create a long-term, sustainable coaching business? I'm joined by veteran coach Dr Rosemary McCallum about how she's had her coaching business for over 25 years! You'll learn long-term, sustainable ways to grow your business and create a life that you love. In this episode, we discuss: Why you shouldn't quit your day job! Rosemary's journey to coaching Tips for building up your word of mouth referrals Coaching fads that Rosemary has seen throughout the years Understanding emotional intelligence Tapping into your core driver And much more Find out more: www.shareyourpassion.com.au/podcast

LinkedIn is a platform I've disliked... until I started implementing Adam Houlahan's simple and easy tips. I always thought LinkedIn was a boring platform filled with spammers. But, since implementing his simple approach (which only involves 13 pieces of content a month), I'm already getting so much more traction and interest on LinkedIn than ever before. In this episode, we discuss: What is "LinkedIn Jail" and how to get out of it A posting strategy for LinkedIn that works How to get content to go viral on LinkedIn How to craft a call to action on LinkedIn And much more Find out more by visiting www.shareyourpassion.com.au/podcast