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Drowning in obligations, tasks and responsibilities that multiply faster than you can clear them? We've been taught to solve problems by adding more - more effort, more resources, more systems. But what if the answer is actually subtraction?

I recently sat down with Donna McGeorge, keynote speaker and bestselling author obsessed with helping people reclaim time and space for what really matters. She's written 15 books (five of them bestsellers), her ideas have appeared in Harvard Business Review, Forbes and Fast Company, and she's known for cutting through corporate waffle with sharp truths and practical frameworks. We discussed her latest book Red Brick Thinking and what she shared completely shifted how I think about problem-solving.

Donna shares her famous Lego bridge exercise that reveals why we're approaching problems all wrong, and introduces the concept of "addition bias", the tendency that's keeping us overwhelmed despite our best efforts. She explains why creating space doesn't mean doing more, and what we need to let go of instead.

We explore the three types of red bricks weighing us down in business and life, and how identifying them creates room for what actually matters. Donna walks through the shift from asking "What can we add?" to a question that changes everything about how you prioritise and make decisions.

If you're consumed by busyness, this conversation is your permission slip to stop adding and start subtracting. The space you create might just reveal the opportunities you've been missing.

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Picture this: 8:00 AM on a Saturday, I'm standing in eye-popping hot pink gear about to tackle the HYROX fitness challenge for the second time with my daughter Taya. But this isn't a fitness story. It's about what happened when we finished five minutes faster than our first attempt, and what that taught me about business. The lesson hit me somewhere between the rowing station and the sled push: we didn't get faster by completely changing our approach. We got faster by refining what already worked.

Today we’re exploring why brilliant business owners keep questioning their direction despite smashing results, and why we're obsessed with reinventing the wheel instead of doubling down on what's working. I see this constantly with the women I coach: clients are thrilled, revenue is growing, yet they're still questioning whether they should pivot. Not because something's broken, but because consistency feels too simple.

Your business breakthrough isn't hiding in some brand-new strategy you haven't discovered yet. The question is: are you ready to commit to what's already working, or are you going to keep chasing the next shiny object? Your five-minute shift is waiting.

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The market feels brutal right now. Interest rates climbing, competition everywhere and every headline screaming "brace for impact!" It's tempting to let that noise dictate your next move, to panic, slash prices or hustle yourself into the ground. But here's what successful businesses do differently: they use uncertainty as their competitive advantage. Whilst everyone else is retreating, you're going to double down strategically.

Today, I'm breaking down the four game-changing moves that my clients and I have been making to not just stay afloat, but sail ahead whilst everyone else is anchored in fear. We explore how to laser-focus on your A-grade clients, stacking your value, building recurring revenue and repackaging your existing offerings when clients can't commit to big investments.

This isn't the moment to shrink. Your clients need a lighthouse right now, something steady and reliable in the chaos. Remember, the market doesn't get to decide your success. You do.

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Pouring your heart into brilliant content only to watch it vanish after one post? Welcome to the creator's curse. We invest hours crafting something meaningful, hit publish, and then... crickets. Meanwhile, we're already stressing about tomorrow's content and how we’re possibly going to have time to post as much as we’re supposed to for quality visibility.

Here's what nobody tells you: you don't need to reinvent the wheel every single day. You need to make your existing content work harder.

In this episode, I take you through my strategies to take one idea and turn it into valuable repurposed content.

CHAPTER MARKERS

00:00 – Introduction

00:22 – The “Think Once, Deliver Often” Strategy

00:46 – Why Creating New Content for Every Platform Isn’t Sustainable

01:19 – Turning One Idea Into a Ripple of Content

01:53 – The Content Spiral: Overthinking and Procrastination

02:33 – The Downward Spiral: Losing Visibility

03:17 – The Real Solution: A Repeatable System

03:37 – How I Repurpose Content: My Process

05:15 – The Thinking Sheet: Clarity and Expansion

07:00 – From Idea to Blog, Newsletter, and Social Posts

08:40 – Repurposing in Action: The Micro Gift Example

11:00 – Real-World Examples: Amy Porterfield, Mel Robbins, McKinsey

13:00 – The Science: Why Repetition and Multi-Format Content Works

15:00 – Your Starter Plan: How to Begin Repurposing

17:00 – Multiply Your Brilliance: Challenge and Final Thoughts

18:30 – Share, Review, and Stay Brilliant!

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What if that sneaky voice in your head whispering "you don't belong here" isn't your enemy, but your secret weapon? We've all been taught to see imposter syndrome as something to overcome, but today we're exploring a complete reframe. That imposter feeling isn't a red flag—it's a green light urging you forward. I share why the "itus" family (not-good-enough itus, comparison itus, procrastination-fueled-by-fear itus) might actually be your competitive edge.

In this episode, we’ll explore the concept of confident humility—that sweet spot where self-belief meets openness to growth. We talk about how your quirks aren't flaws to fix but features to amplify, and I walk you through a practical exercise to transform your perceived negatives into superpowers.

The liberation of not being perfect is where the magic happens. When you feel like an imposter, you've got everything to gain and nothing to protect—no perfect image to maintain, no reputation to uphold. This spurs innovation, encourages deeper preparation and fuels relentless learning. That feeling isn't evidence you don't belong; it's evidence you're growing. Imposter syndrome isn't the problem—it's the rocket fuel you never knew you needed. And the question isn't how to eliminate it, but how to harness it.

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This week has been a masterclass in frustration—conversation after conversation with brilliant women who are nailing their craft and changing lives, yet still charging like they're apologising for existing. I think it’s time to address the uncomfortable truth about pricing that's been lurking in every business strategy session. If you’re undercharging, don’t address it tomorrow or next quarter. It has to stop today.

In this episode, I share my own pricing wake-up call and the mindset traps keeping you broke—fear of rejection, good girl conditioning and imposter syndrome. We explore the reframe that changes everything: you're not selling time; you're selling transformation. I walk you through finding your "Goldilocks pricing" and how to raise your prices without apology.

The reality? Undercharging isn't modesty—it's self-sabotage. Every time you discount your rates, you're teaching clients how to value you. Your pricing becomes your positioning. The question is: are you pricing based on fear, or based on your brilliance? Your worth isn't negotiable, and your pricing shouldn't be either.

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Have you ever listened to someone on a stage, in a meeting, on a podcast, or even one of those feisty little Instagram reels and thought, "Damn, I wish I could speak like that"? I've lost track of how many times I've stepped off stage and someone has whispered to me, "I wish I could do what you do." My answer every single time? You can. But it's not by trying to be like me or anyone else—it's by sounding like you.

In this episode, we explore why being a copycat makes you invisible in a world already full of same-sounding noise. I share why audiences crave authenticity and can spot a knock-off from miles away, and how embracing your imperfections and quirks is what makes you relatable and engaging. We discuss how your unique voice—whether it's cheeky puns, candour, or playful grit—is actually your superpower in creating an unmistakable personal brand.

The digital world doesn't need another clone of someone else—it needs the vibrant aura that's unmistakably you. When you're true to yourself, you're not just delivering content; you're inviting people into a world that only you can create. I challenge you to ask yourself: Do you want to blend in, or do you want to be a glaring point of awesomeness in a dull landscape? Because nobody forgets the one and only original—you're the main act, not a supporting impression.

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These past few months have felt heavy, haven't they? Everywhere we turn, there's this call to brace for impact—economic downturns, clients pausing, budgets tightening. And there's that nagging hum of fear we can't quite silence. It's not the dramatic kind, but that persistent whisper of "What if I'm not ready?" or "What if I fail?" Today, we're exploring how to transform that fearful whisper into a motivating force.

I share my own journey of overcoming a deep-seated fear that kept me stuck for years, and how one friend's simple suggestion changed everything. Your fear might look different—going live on camera, charging what you're worth or saying yes to that daunting speaking engagement. We explore how bravery isn't about being fearless; it's about making that leap even with your heart hammering in your chest, and how weaving brave steps into your routine turns "I can't" into "I am."

The secret that changes everything: fear shuts doors, but curiosity throws them wide open. Instead of "What if I fail?" try asking "What might I learn? What doors might open?" I share real stories from my Elevate Inner Circle—clients who raised their prices without pushback, went from camera-shy to landing speaking gigs, and turned viral stories into new opportunities. Their journeys didn't blossom from the absence of fear, but from turning it into a guiding compass.

Your challenge: identify one fear that's been playing safety officer in your life and take one small step to overcome it this week.

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