• Global credibility expert and executive coach
• Two-time TEDx speaker
• Author of 65+ books
• Publisher of 750+ books through four different publishing companies
• Has started 20+ companies
• Former board member of a NASDAQ firm
• 38 years in Silicon Valley, 36 years married, father to a 26-year-old son

• Mitchell views books as valuable assets that open doors for speaking, consulting, and coaching
• Books serve three purposes:
  1. A thought leadership piece (even if people don't read it)
  2. A way for clients to understand your step-by-step process
  3. Forces you to think about the world differently

• After seeing book publishing becoming democratised, Mitchell explored what authors really wanted: Credibility
• Conducted interviews with 500 thought leaders between 2019-2020 on credibility
• Created a new definition: "Credibility is the quality in which you're trusted, known, and liked"
• Identified 10 values of credibility, with integrity being the only value that appears twice
  • External integrity: what you say to the world
  • Internal integrity: how you actually act

• Having clarity about who you serve and how you help them is crucial for effective marketing
• A well-articulated CPOP helps you stand out and attract the right clients
• Consistency in showing up with credibility builds trust and reputation
• Focus on building authentic connections rather than chasing numbers
• Accountability partners help ensure you stay focused on your purpose

• Mitchell's website: mitchelllevy.com
• Social Compliment: socialcompliment.com
• Mitchell's TEDx talk: "We're Losing Our Humanity, I'm Tired of Watching It Happen"

In our latest episode of the Thriving Business Podcast, Kate was honoured to sit down with James Bryden, Emotional Intelligence (EQ) expert and creator of the ‘Wisdumb’ Model. In our humble opinion, ‘Wisdumb’ is the greatest gift you can give yourself, your business and the people in your life — and in this episode we discuss how you can cultivate it.

After a career as a footballer, eventually becoming Head Coach of an Indonesian soccer team and reaching ‘celebrity status’ in South East Asia, James then went on to become a business owner. After experiencing a devastating bankruptcy, James had to dig deep to learn more about himself and how to develop and manage others. He embarked on a mission to understand the role of self-awareness and emotional intelligence in developing people, both individually and in team environments, to create thriving workplace cultures, develop and retain good employees, and boost overall productivity and business profitability.

James shares some great nuggest of wisdom that we know you’ll enjoy! If you want to achieve higher levels of fulfilment and success in business and life, don’t miss this episode.

Highlights:

• A dive into James' background and his lifelong learning journey—from his struggles in school to becoming a leader in Emotional Intelligence (EQ).
• James shares the power of the Harrison Assessment and how it’s helped countless businesses to better understand their teams and unlock staff potential.
• Understanding how individuals display different behaviours in the workplace that impact team dynamics and productivity.
• Why a positive workplace culture is crucial for employee retention and overall business success, and the key elements to creating psychological safety so all can thrive.
• James reveals his new "WisDumb Model" and its incredible potential in reshaping business culture.
• The key to fostering loyalty and reducing turnover in today’s competitive work environment.
  
  
  

To get a copy of James’ eBook THE WISDUMB WAY, go to this link: https://productivitycoach.com.au/ebook/the-wisdumb-way/

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Did you know that almost half of all small businesses in Australia have experienced a cyber attack of some kind in the last year, and the average cost of those attacks is $40,000 AUD?

In this episode of the Thriving Business Podcast, hosts Kate De Jong and Sam Morris welcome Peter Treneman from GroupSupport IT to discuss the critical role of IT and cybersecurity in small business. Together they explore the necessity of consistent data backups, the value of building a relationship with IT professionals and the ongoing rise of cyber attacks that are crippling small businesses across Australia. Through real-life case studies, Peter shares some of the critical ways you can protect your business from expensive disruptions to ultimately safeguard your operations and reputation.

Takeaways:

• Good IT service providers can liberate business owners from the burden of IT at an affordable cost.
• Backing up data is crucial for protecting your intellectual property and operations.
• Google and Microsoft have limitations in data recovery.
• Investing in IT support can save significant time and money in the long run.
• Small businesses are often targets for cyber attacks.
• Cybersecurity is not just a nice-to-have these days; it’s essential.
• The Essential Eight framework provides a baseline for cybersecurity in your business.
• Many businesses underestimate the cost of data breaches.
• Building a relationship with IT professionals is vital.
• Budgeting for IT security is a necessary investment.

For more information, please go to these links:

Essential 8 Framework for Cybersecurity

https://www.cyber.gov.au/resources-business-and-government/essential-cybersecurity/essential-eight/essential-eight-explained

Practical tips to protect your business

https://www.cyber.gov.au/learn-basics

Connect with the Hosts:

Kate De Jong, PhD | Inspired Business

Website: https://katedejong.com/

Instagram: katedejong.inspiredbusiness

Email: kate@katedejong.com

Sam Morris | The Business Implementor

Website: https://thebusinessimplementor.com/

Instagram: sammorris.businesscoach

Email: sam@thebusinessimplementor.com