Not everyone starts a business to become the next Steven Bartlett or Gary Vee. Millions of us start our businesses to escape the 9-5 ties to the office, toxic bosses, threat of redundancy, and chasing pay rises. We want freedom, control of our own time, and to be able to choose who we work with, where we work from, and how much we work. But whatās it really like to start and run a small business? Lea Turner, Founder of The HoLT business community, digs deep with real small business owners fr ...
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Everyday Innovation is the podcast for life & venture design tailored to creatives, entrepreneurs, and leaders who do things differently. Episodes deliver practical resources, proven tools, strategic frameworks, plus thoughtāprovoking conversations that fuel realāworld innovation. Hosted by Jordan Divechaāventureāstudio founder and creative systems architectāyouāll gain the insights and processes to build ventures and lives aligned with your values and vision.
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Hey! Iām Melissa Indot and Iām here to help you navigate through your emotions for greater self-awareness, heal trauma and cultivate curiosity to help you live with purpose. Every Friday, Iāll share with you my personal stories and reflections plus a selection of interviews with experts and thought leaders in the mental health space, all designed to help you live with fearless authenticity. Please subscribe, rate and review the podcast if you enjoy it.
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Hairstylists touch more than just your hair, they touch the hearts and souls of all around them. This podcast shines a light on the hair industry through laughter and authentic conversation. Join us as we regale you with delightful stories & cringe-worthy awkward moments-get a peek behind the curtain of what life is really like Behind The Chair!Hosts: Karie Koltz, Linda Turner, Amanda Frame and Lea TuckerThis podcast is curated and produced by us with original music by Lea Tucker.
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Host Mark Williams provides insights, news, feature updates and expert interviews for LinkedInā¢ļø enthusiasts. This podcast is not affiliated with, endorsed or approved by the LinkedInā¢ļø corporation. Mark Williams is an independent trainer and does not work for LinkedInā¢ļø (nor would he wish to!)
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Welcome to this podcast! I am a mom of almost four millennials. I will be speaking with all of my adult children and some other parents about life, parenting, God, and how all that jumbles together! Get a glimpse of life behind-the-scenes of our beautiful and messy journey together as parents and kids. Hear our secrets, struggles and successes! Find courage and hope along your own parenting journey. Whether you are just starting, in the middle of the mayhem, launching your young adults, or " ...
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Build a Brand with Rosie Parsons is the podcast for women in business who want to increase their visibility and create an unforgettable personal brand. Rosie is a UK based award winning personal brand photographer who is also an expert contributor to Entrepreneur Magazine on the topic of personal branding. In each weekly podcast episode, Rosie interviews leading business experts about all the hot personal branding topics ranging from how to increase our confidence in putting ourselves out th ...
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This podcast is based in Houston Texas and it covers the ongoings of the social talk around the city and occasionally in Central Louisiana. Spiritual words and stories words of wisdom an original poems and short stories. The topics just doesn't stop.
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4 Frameworks to Cut Through Indecision (#31)
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14:43Welcome to the first episode in our decision-making miniseries! Decision-making is an essential yet underrated skill, crucial for innovation, growth, and momentum in entrepreneurship and life. In this episode, we explore four practical frameworks designed to boost your decisiveness and clarity: 1. The 60-60-60 Rule (Rapid Momentum) Quickly move pasā¦
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S02E17 Fired Up by a Bully, Hired by Sothebyās: Trusting Your Gut and Leading with Authenticity with Maria Kelly
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47:26I'd love to hear from you. What about this episode did you / not enjoy? What would you like more of? This podcast is made for you! What happens when you walk out on a toxic boss... and walk straight into the career that changes your life? We wrap up Season 2 in this final episode with leadership coach, business strategy consultant and former Sothebā¦
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Enhance Your Venture Design Flow with AI (#30)
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18:52Let's explore how to leverage AI within your venture as a strategic partner throughout the entire venture design process. You'll learn how AI can support you in each of the five critical phases: Clarify, Architect, Validate, Activate, and Integrate. This episode offers actionable insights and prompts to help you enhance your creativity, sharpen youā¦
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Designing The Strategic Why Behind AI (#29)
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23:00In this episode, we cover why strategic clarity is crucial when integrating AI into your venture. Rather than rushing into AI due to FOMO, this approach focuses on intentional, mindful AI integration aligned with your core business strategy and values. Key Takeaways: AI Is Not the Advantage ā How you integrate AI strategically is your true differenā¦
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S02E16 From Corporate Life to a Journey into Wellness with Zsa Zsa Othman & Elemental Yoga
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34:53I'd love to hear from you. What about this episode did you / not enjoy? What would you like more of? This podcast is made for you! What does it really mean to find balance in a world that glorifies hustle? What happens when you stop chasing perfection and start flowing with life instead? Are you curious about how a yoga practice can transform your ā¦
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In this episode, I explore leverage as an essential design principle in entrepreneurship beyond typical productivity or financial contexts. When used intentionally, leverage creates clarity, enhances sustainability, and amplifies impact without leading to burnout. I introduce four specific areasāMedia, Technology, People, and Capitalāthat entreprenā¦
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Enhancing Emotional Resilience for Entrepreneurs with James Elliott
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50:48How emotionally resilient are you? As business owners youāll swing from pure elation at that latest deal, to punishing lows when times are tough, so you need to be emotionally resilient to just get past lunch time. Thatās why in this episode I invited my psychotherapist, James Elliott, on to the show to discuss what emotional resilience actually isā¦
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S02E15 Be The Obvious Choice: Purposeful Brand Strategy & Conscious Leadership with Aarti Parmar
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1:04:00I'd love to hear from you. What about this episode did you / not enjoy? What would you like more of? This podcast is made for you! What truly makes a brand powerful? What does your personal brand say about you? Are you living in alignment with who you really are? How can you align your personal mission with your business? Join me on this soul-stirrā¦
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From Side Hustle to Franchise Success with Iain Griffiths
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42:40Have you considered franchising your business? With 80% of franchises still running after 5 years, compared with 80% of startups failing in the same amount of time, it has to be an option to consider. In this episode I am joined by Iain Griffiths, Founder of The Party Tent Company, which he took from side hustle to full on franchise and still scaliā¦
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Breaking Barriers: Female Entrepreneurs in Tech with Charli Hunt
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45:222% of female founders get funding in the UK. Only 2%! Despite that shocking statistic my guest in this episode, Charli Hunt, has created a tech startup with her partner called Lime. A platform revolutionising how to use LinkedIn to generate more sales. Charli grew up with entrepreneurial parents, and we explore the impacts of them balancing entreprā¦
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Redefining Venture Design for Creative Leaders (#27)
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25:11In this solo episode, Iām sharing how I approach venture designānot just as a framework, but as a rhythm for building ventures that are clear, adaptive, and aligned. Unlike traditional business planning, venture design holds the full picture: your business model, the systems that support it, the humans behind it, and the relationship between you anā¦
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Creating a Culture Not Just a Community with Joe Glover
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45:20Creating a culture is the dream of any small business. But how do you achieve it? So many business owners are choosing to create communities these days, the consistent income has massive appeal. But it has to be more than a community to really change peopleās lives. You need a culture. My guest in this episode, Joe Glover, has created one of the loā¦
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This weekās topic was inspired by a post I didnāt even read! I only caught a glimpse of it in my feed, but the headline or hook must have stuck in my brain and started to evolve into an idea for a podcast episode. Itās not the first time thatās happenedāand it definitely wonāt be the last. Chances are, itās happened to you too, even if you didnāt rā¦
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Service and Impact: The Foundations of Brand Strategy with Ash Rathod
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56:22Does the term Personal Brand give you the ick? Itās egotistical, self-indulgent and for those full of their own self-importance. My guest Ash Rathod, Brand & Story consultant, felt exactly the same, but he re-framed it. It became a way of connecting with audiences through storytelling. If you focus on serving your customers and creating authentic cā¦
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S02E14 Lea Turner on Authenticity & Building a Thriving Business Community with No Budget
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1:11:37I'd love to hear from you. What about this episode did you / not enjoy? What would you like more of? This podcast is made for you! Ever felt like you're navigating your business journey alone in a vast desert, thirsting for inspiration? Well, hitch a cheerful ride with our latest podcast episode featuring the unstoppable Lea Turner, from Manchesterā¦
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The Perks of Being a Freelancer with Grace Hall
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47:31Becoming a business owner is not the only way to work for yourself and be successful. For some freelancing is the perfect blend of freedom and fulfillment. My guest in the episode, Grace Hall, has skipped traditional employment from the off, choosing the brave move to work for herself straight out of uni. And she has been an incredible success! 5 yā¦
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We often come across people on LinkedInā¢ļø who look interesting and produce content we find valuable...so we follow or connect and over time we feel as though we get to know them better. But do we REALLY know them? interesting People interviews are designed to reveal more about the background, personal lives and characteristics of some of our favourā¦
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Dogs, Business and Personal Growth with Laura Pointer
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46:56Starting your business can be an immediate success story. Not everyone goes through struggles to grow, or difficult years before the good times hit. In fact, the opposite was true for my guest in this episode, Laura Pointer. Laura was made redundant at the start of the Covid pandemic, which forced her hand to start her own business to āun-fuckā comā¦
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The only dedicated LinkedInā¢ļø conference in the UK enters it's second year this week. I won't be able to attend but they have a stellar line up of speakers so I asked John Espirian to come on the podcast to give us a glimpse of what in person and virtual attendees can expect. That plus; The challenge of keeping up with AI! AI video is getting betteā¦
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Upleveling Connections into Vibrant Community with Lea Turner (#26)
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1:16:51š„³ "Build a Community That Feels Like a Party" InnovatorOS Guide here: https://go.everydayinnovation.io/communityparty Hang out with Lea Turner -- LinkedIn royalty turned community-building powerhouse --as she drops serious wisdom on transforming genuine online connections into vibrant communities. Forget stale coffee chats and business card swaps; ā¦
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Life and Business with Tourettes with Luke Manton
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52:37Imagine being 20, healthy and successful. Youāre a manager, leading teams, you have 2 Honours degrees, everything is going well. Now imagine you suffer a brain injury that leaves you with Touretteās syndrome. You canāt speak, you tic involuntarily, you swear, you whistle. Doctors tell you not to bother with work and just claim benefits from now on.ā¦
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LinkedInā¢ļø invests in offline networking
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51:17So the worlds largest online business networking platform has decided to invest in offline networking? LinkedIn's new experience centre, in London is a bit more than just about networking but it's an interesting new development. That plus; Can you simulate the engagement of a LinkedInā¢ļø post? New profile feature Embedding posts Do screenshots boostā¦
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Get visible without fear with Dani Wallace
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1:01:32One of the biggest fears of any business owner is putting yourself out there. Whether itās on socials or public speaking you must overcome the fear. Your business needs you to. Thatās exactly what the incredible Dani Wallace, my guest in this episode, supports business owners to do. Embrace your uniqueness, overcome the fear and share your greatnesā¦
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S02E13 How Does Adversity Foster Unshakeable Family Bonds? With Sam & Oscar Rathling
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1:10:15I'd love to hear from you. What about this episode did you / not enjoy? What would you like more of? This podcast is made for you! How do you find inner peace while facing life's trials? Can deep thinking and visualization shape a young man's future? In this episode of the Fearlessly Curious Podcast, I interview a unique mother-son duo, Sam and Oscā¦
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Hard Work: The True Path to Success with Chris James
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48:01Start your own business they sayā¦. Work your own hours, be your own boss, live your best life. But the reality is not that easy. You have to graft, and you have to graft hard. Chris James, Founder of Content to Clients is my guest in this episode, and he tells it like it is. You have to work hard, you have to be resilient and sometimes you just havā¦
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In this episode of the Informed podcast I argue that thoughtful and considered commenting is the single most effective action that anyone can take on LinkedInā¢ļø - that's a bold statement but one I really believe to be true. That plus; Boobgate! New Newsletter analytics Feed sorting removed New feed sort tab being tested How to spot AI comments How ā¦
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Losing it All: Every Business Ownerās Worst Fear with Taq Shah
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55:43The one thing all business owners fear the mostā¦.losing everything. No clients, no contracts, no income, no money. This has been the harsh reality for my guest Taq Shah. Going from the most incredible first year of her business in 2021, earning more than she ever thought possible, to friends and family having to help pay her bills in 2024. Taq showā¦
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In this episode I cover the positives and negatives of the new(ish) mobile video feed. Plus a brilliant post of the week (and it's not a video). Video summary https://youtu.be/_Cpjy-U0UXM
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S02E12 Pioneering Stories : A Conversation with Ling Yah on Pivoting, Podcasting & Personal Brand
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50:26I'd love to hear from you. What about this episode did you / not enjoy? What would you like more of? This podcast is made for you! How does one find their true passion amidst societal expectations and professional obligations? In this episode, I welcome Ling Yah, the founder and host of 'So This Is My Why' podcast, a lawyer-turned-media entrepreneuā¦
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What would you spend your time doing if you only had one hour on LinkedInā¢ļø per week? Is it possible to have impact in that time? A recent interaction led me to think about this topic. One hour a week is woefully inadequate but it's an interesting challenge...what would be the best things to do in those precious 60 minutes a week? That plus Two newā¦
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In this weeks episode I discuss my predictions for LinkedInā¢ļø this year. I've always said that there are 3 LinkedIns; The company The platform The community (us) My prediction is that the biggest changes this year will come from user behaviour and those changes provide opportunities for all of us. Topics covered; Introduction 07.00 : New features 2ā¦
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S02E11 Ready for Holistic Wealth Revolution? Welcome to the Rich & Rested Paradigm with Yinka Ewuola
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53:56I'd love to hear from you. What about this episode did you / not enjoy? What would you like more of? This podcast is made for you! Are you ready to redefine your relationship with money? In this episode of the Fearlessly Curious Podcast, I had an indepth and insightful conversation with Yinka Ewuola, a dynamic speaker, transformative business stratā¦
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Teaching in Cambodia? Karie & Linda Volunteer
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40:00Send us a text In this episode, Karie and Linda, two hairstylists from Seattle, talk about their upcoming journey to Cambodia, where they are conducting advanced training workshops for hair stylists in Phnom Penh. They are collaborating with Justice and Soul, a non-profit organization that supports survivors of sex trafficking and at-risk youth by ā¦
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We often come across people on LinkedInā¢ļø who look interesting and produce content we find valuable...so we follow or connect and over time we feel as though we get to know them better. But do we REALLY know them? interesting People interviews are designed to reveal more about the background, personal lives and characteristics of some of our favourā¦
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S02E10 - The 7 Foundational Attitudes of Mindfulness in the Workplace with Shaida Zin
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58:34I'd love to hear from you. What about this episode did you / not enjoy? What would you like more of? This podcast is made for you! Curious about how mindfulness can transform your life and career? In this episode of the Fearlessly Curious podcast, I speak with Shaida, a corporate trainer specializing in emotional intelligence and stress management.ā¦
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Take Your Business from Beige to Brilliant with Michelle Hartley
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47:30Be honest, do you really show up as the real you to work? Truly, unconditionally you? If there is even the tiniest niggle of doubt that you are, you need Michelle Hartley in your life. She took her beige corporate life and binned it, then stepped into the full kaleidoscopic, colourful brilliance of who she really is. In this episode I talk to Micheā¦
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How the New Feed Is Quietly Stifling Engagement. Also covered in this week's episode; Audio events are being scrapped. How the 'see more' can be a curse. New - enhanced profile cover slideshows. More job losses at LinkedIn. Elon's cringe comment. Post of the week.
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The Emotional Journey of Entrepreneurship with Kate Hughes
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44:50Entrepreneurship will be emotional. Fact. From doubting yourself, getting rejected, to feeling exposed because youāre having to put yourself out there for the sake of your business, youāll feel it all. My guest in this episode, Kate Hughes, experienced the lot. Her entrepreneurial journey brought up hard stuff from her childhood, but instead of letā¦
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Creating Businesses that Serve Others with Luke Beckley
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41:45Business is not all about money. Shock! Horror!! It can be created for the purpose of serving others, and when it is incredible things happen. My guest in this episode Luke Beckley not only has an innate drive to serve others through his work, but he also builds businesses whilst working in a full-time career. Luke is a generous soul who works withā¦
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S02E09 - The Resilience Mentor: Embracing Joy & Overcoming Challenges with Nina Aziz Justin
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38:06I'd love to hear from you. What about this episode did you / not enjoy? What would you like more of? This podcast is made for you! Have you ever wondered how to build resilience and live authentically amidst life's challenges? In this insightful episode, Nina Aziz Justin, the Resilience Mentor, takes time out of preparing for her upcoming TedX Talkā¦
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Has your network grown out of control? Do you think it might be time to disconnect from a few? Does it make sense to do it and will it help you? What is the best way to go about it? In this episode I try to answer all those questions plus; Not all subscribers are the same. Positivity and LinkedInā¢ļø. The Recruitment Network support automation! Linkeā¦
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Self-Belief is Your Business Superpower with Jesminara Rahman
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44:16You will not know everything when you start your business. Accounting, marketing, offer structures, pricingā¦ā¦ the list goes on But that should never stop you. The belief you have in yourself, your skills, your experience is what you need to get started. That is exactly what my wonderful guest in this episode, Jesminara Rahman, had when she took theā¦
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This may be an unpopular opinion... Using LinkedInā¢ļø as a 'funnel' to push followers/connections onto your site is not a great strategy! Also covered in this episode; New 'Open to volunteering' 55 million users are now verified LinkedIn launches āKnow-How That Sticksā campaign Lazy iOS mobile version histories The dangers of outsourcing messaging fā¦
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Scale Your Impact with Innovation Management with Nick Jain (#25)
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45:49In this episode of the Everyday Innovation Podcast, I interview Nick Jain, former CEO of Ideascale and founder of Content Hurricane, to explore his journey and insights on driving collaborative innovation. Nick shares how his unique experiences, from navigating the challenges of immigration to building a STEM foundation and leading across diverse iā¦
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Risking it all: Burnout to Mindfulness with Steve Ware
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42:06Are you a risk taker? There is no greater risk than to go out on your own to start a business, but the rewards are huge. And when you find that passion nothing will stop you. For my guest in this episode, Steve Ware, risk taking was never easy. Coming from a risk averse family his mindset was one of corporate safety. Then a long career at IBM was eā¦
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This week, I discussed the mystery surrounding the disappearing connections and revealed that this is not the first time it has happened! Also, in this episode... Latest statistics from LinkedInā¢ļø Update on Services The new AI hiring assistant Post of the week
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Your Business Will Fail Without a Pipeline with Mia Denos
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45:3820% of businesses fail in their first year! How do you avoid being one of them? On this episode I am joined by the most zen business owner I know, Mia Denos. With 20 yearsā experience running her own businesses there is no-one better to advise small business owners on what it takes to succeed. Put simply having a pipeline of work will save a busineā¦
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Business Life the Brutal Truth with Eddie Whittingham
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46:26Itās time for a reality check. Running a business is not like the social media highlight reels people would have you believe. Spending your days dipping in your ice bath, a session with your personal trainer and therapist before you sit down to make 10K in 10 minutes. Rubbish. I am joined by Eddie Whittingham, someone who has done it all. From poliā¦
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S02E08 - How Ayurveda Benefits your Mental Health & Well Being with Komal Chopra
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46:50I'd love to hear from you. What about this episode did you / not enjoy? What would you like more of? This podcast is made for you! Are you curious about how to live authentically? In this episode of the Fearlessly Curious Podcast, Melissa Indot interviews Komal Chopra, an inspiring wellness and meditation coach. Komal shares her journey moving fromā¦
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LinkedInā¢ļø say that 10 million users have a services page, a 48% increase year on year. But the vast majority of those profiles aren't really freelancers or even service providers! In addition, LinkedInā¢ļø are stating that there has been a 65% increase in service enquiries. My experience tallies with this but the enquiries are almost mostly inappropā¦
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