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De-stress Your Business

De-stress Your Business

By: Paddy Mann & Alexis Kingsbury
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 Business doesn’t need to be stressful. This weekly podcast is for business owners, leaders, and managers who want to get better results, with less stress. We go deep on tactics you can roll out today, such as freeing up 15 hours per week (!) of your time, empowering your teams, and sorting out employee onboarding. Paddy Mann and Alexis Kingsbury are serial entrepreneurs who have learned these lessons the hard way over the last 15 years, and now support 100s of other business leaders as co-founders at AirManual.Copyright 2022 All rights reserved. Economics Leadership Management Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • E161: Why Money Stress Is Not About the Money, With Catherine Morgan

    E161: Why Money Stress Is Not About the Money, With Catherine Morgan
    Aug 18 2025
    Catherine Morgan was a financial adviser with all the right credentials. She had the qualifications, the clients, and years of experience helping others manage their money. But in her own life, money felt unsafe. She was stuck in cycles of overspending, shame, and fear. Not because she didn’t know how to manage money, but because her nervous system was reacting to something deeper. That’s when she realised the problem wasn’t knowledge. It was trauma. So she stepped away from the traditional finance world, retrained in trauma healing, money psychology, and coaching, and started doing the work that had been missing all along. Today, she’s an award-winning coach, TEDx speaker, bestselling author, and host of the global top 0.5% podcast It’s Not About the Money, with more than 600,000 downloads and a mission to help one million women feel safe and empowered around money. In this episode of De-stress Your Business, Catherine shares: Why so many smart, successful people still sabotage themselves financially How money trauma hides in patterns like undercharging, overspending, and avoidance What it means to feel safe with money — especially for ADHD and neurodivergent minds The internal stories that keep us stuck, and how to rewrite them Real transformations Catherine has witnessed — including her own If money stress keeps showing up in your life or business, even when you’re doing everything “right,” this episode will give you a new way to understand it — and a path forward. #destressyourbusiness #CatherineMorgan #moneytrauma #financialstress #adhdawareness #neurodivergentleaders #emotionalresilience #businessgrowth #healingjourney #entrepreneurship --- Helpful resources:
    • Website- https://catherinemorgan.com/
    • LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-morgan/
    • Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/catherinemorganmoney/?hl=en
    • Book- “It’s not about the money”- https://catherinemorgan.com/free-book-its-not-about-the-money/
    • Podcast: It's Not About The Money: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/its-not-about-the-money/id1449065629
    • Money Quiz: https://catherinemorgan.com/quiz
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    54 mins
  • E160: The Mindset Shifts That Make Leaders Great, With William C. Davis

    E160: The Mindset Shifts That Make Leaders Great, With William C. Davis
    Aug 11 2025
    What separates good managers from truly great leaders? In this episode, Alexis Kingsbury sits down with leadership expert William C. Davis, who brings over 38 years of experience across corporate America, the military, and government. Together, they dive deep into the mindset shifts that transform leadership—from focusing on tasks to building genuine relationships and trust. William shares powerful stories and practical advice on:
    • The difference between managing, leading, and “being the boss”
    • Why self-awareness and emotional intelligence are essential for modern leaders
    • How to build a culture of trust and ownership in your team
    • The challenges and opportunities of leading new generations, including Gen Z
    • Real-life examples of leadership failures and how to fix them
    • The keys to retaining top talent and reducing stress for everyone
    Whether you’re a seasoned executive or an aspiring leader, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you lead with confidence, empathy, and impact. If you enjoy the episode, please like, subscribe, and share! Leave a comment with your favorite takeaway or question for William. #Leadership #Mindset #Teamwork #DeStressYourBusiness #podcast #LeadershipDevelopment --- Helpful resources:
    • Website: https://www.williamcdavis.net/
    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573023334183
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/williamcharlesdavis64/
    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamcharlesdavis/
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    48 mins
  • E159: Turn New Hires Into Raving Fans in Their First Week

    E159: Turn New Hires Into Raving Fans in Their First Week
    May 26 2025
    In Episode 159 of De-Stress Your Business, Alexis Kingsbury shares simple yet impactful ways to enhance your employee onboarding process. He emphasizes the significance of first impressions, providing actionable advice on how to make new hires feel excited, valued, and ready to contribute. From pre-start communication to thoughtful touches on the first day, Alexis highlights the importance of making new employees feel welcome. This episode is packed with practical tips, including setting up tools, personalizing the experience, and fostering early connections. Learn how to turn your onboarding process into a memorable and efficient experience, ultimately improving retention and creating brand ambassadors. Access the full employee onboarding playbook at airmanual.link/playbooks for more detailed templates and checklists. --- Helpful resources:
    • Playbook on how to Onboard a New Employee: https://discover.airmanual.co/resources/onboard-a-new-employee-playbook (it is tailored to Accountancy firms, but the principles apply to all businesses)
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    15 mins
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