Have you ever looked at someone's journey and wondered how a single step led to a thriving career? Tripp Douglas joined us to recount his leap from university graduate to entrepreneur with Fusion Coffeehouse and Crema Design Studio. Our conversation with Tripp is a treasure trove of insights, from the shifts that shaped his path to the leadership change required to run two successful businesses. He doesn't just share his story; he gives us valuable insights into motivation and management, reveal...
Apr 24, 2024•32 min•Season 3Ep. 5
Ever felt like you and your business could achieve more, but something's holding it back? Prepare to unlock that potential as I delve into the intricacies of business productivity. I will share some of my insights gained over 25 years in business and provide you with actionable steps to elevate your entrepreneurial journey. This episode is a candid exploration of productivity beyond mere numbers; it's about harmonizing your passion with your business acumen, setting achievable goals, and underst...
Mar 26, 2024•20 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Embark on a journey that beings purpose and business together to help you craft that place of creativity which will bring you joy. As a woman and mother navigating the ebbs and flows of the startup world, I've experienced firsthand how a well-defined purpose guides not only our business endeavors but also our personal joy and fulfillment. This episode peels back the layers of our chief purpose, branch-purposes and their rightful place on the journey to a new business . Listen in for an intimate ...
Mar 14, 2024•25 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Have you ever found yourself staring at a mountain of clutter, feeling utterly overwhelmed? Imagine the relief of transforming that chaos into a tranquil, functional haven. That's exactly what Mollie, my dear friend and founder of potentially will be called "Giving Spaces," (she is still deciding on a name so if you have a suggestion, comment on our Instagram post with your idea! On today's episode, we walk through her thoughts on setting up a business which will help others go from cluttered sp...
Feb 28, 2024•27 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Ever feel like you're on the brink of creating something special, something that's uniquely yours? Introducing 'Business Juice'! Whether you're a seasoned business buff or someone who's just sparked their startup dreams, our conversation promises to leave you brimming with actionable insights, FREE RESOURCES and the joy that comes from running your own business, just the way you like. As we peel back the layers of marketing essentials and public relations know-how, you'll discover how strategic ...
Feb 20, 2024•5 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Josh Hoffman from Bechtel shares his thoughts on leadership and the need for purposeful communication. We discuss that leaders often fail to get the best out of people due to lack of communication skills, inability to express what they really want and unwillingness to listen first. Josh also talks about leadership in the wider sense and is own growth as a leader. Josh grew up with his two parents and older sister. Due to the nature of his dad's job in oil and gas, they lived in Washington State,...
Jun 28, 2022•37 min•Season 2Ep. 2
This episode is the first in our second series of podcasts. Our second series will be exploring leadership journeys and the question of 'what kind of leadership is needed?' at a time when life and work feels uncertain, when globalisation and local priorities seem at odds. Our first episode in this second series is a conversation with the CEO for Britain's Energy Coast Business Cluster, Dianne Richardson. Quite quickly we discover that Dianne is all bout people - listen in and be inspired in your...
Dec 22, 2021•37 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Meet Simon and Sarah Wood, owners of Freedom Chocolate an artisan, chocolate brand which appeals not to a niche of people, but young and old from all walks of life and makes it possible for those with allergens to enjoy rich, allergen free chocolate. Simon and Sarah have developed a treat which is Ideal for vegans who love good quality and ethically sourced ingredients! Pick up some great tips about how to run your own business, the ins and outs of setting up a chocolate business and how to take...
Apr 07, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Leading without the job title requires skill and the ability persuade and bring teams along who on a day-to-day basis might be reporting to others. So, how can we do that? Listen in to our chat with Matthew Henry, PhD ChPP MAPM MICW Integration Project Manager for Sellafield Ltd.. Some great insights into what leadership actually is. We are addressing issues of power and leadership as well as questions such as: How do leaders develop their own leadership skills and how to they manage highly skil...
Feb 24, 2021•39 min•Season 1Ep. 17
What kind of leadership do we need in 2021 and beyond? Does knowledge get in the way of leadership? Is wisdom more important that knowledge? Which countries' leadership style over the decades will serve our future? In this episode we explore where leadership is heading and what type of leadership will be needed 2021 on beyond. After (or still in) a pandemic, with Brexit in the UK and an increasing call for collaboration, what kind of leadership will succeed and where do we need to think differen...
Feb 08, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Gareth Presch is a leader with many hats. He is passionate about driving better health and wellbeing in our communities and doing so with integrity. He is also a special advisor for health and wellbeing for the UNSGII and the implementation of the world's 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Mini bio: Gareth Presch, CEO, World Health Innovation Summit. Gareth Presch is a global healthcare thought leader and the Founder and CEO of the World Health Innovation Summit. He is the Expert Lead on SDG3 Goo...
Nov 12, 2020•30 min•Ep. 15
Known as @authorjon, motivational speaker and multiple author, Jonathan Harris and Jutta Devenish, MD for Zeitgeist Communication, talk about the importance of setting goals, how these impact leadership and how leaders can pass on their experience and encourage others through mentorship. Jonathan Harris is a multiple author, motivational speaker, owner of Jharris Publishing, LLC and the founder/director of TEDxWashington. To find out more about Jonathan you can go to his website at https://www.a...
Oct 28, 2020•37 min•Ep. 14
This week's episode is a solo-cast during which we explore three excellent digital tools to help leaders with their strategic planning process. From design sprints to structuring your ideas and core strategy elements to transforming steps into a project plan, leaders will find tried and tested tips to improve their planning. Support the show Business Juice is here to help you on your entrepreneurial journey. As part of this we offer FREE Resources you can use to get you going such as your very o...
Oct 13, 2020•18 min•Ep. 13
Business owners rely on reputation. This episode looks at why and how we can manage our reputation without spin, but with integrity and focus. In times like these, businesses and leaders rely on reputations to help them move forward. This episode provides clarity and a set of tips you can use today to help grow a positive reputation. To find out more about how to manage your reputation or for an unconditional chat with one of our consultants, contact us at info@zeitgeistcomms.com, we'd love to h...
Sep 11, 2020•27 min•Ep. 12
Are you risk-averse or a risk-taker? This week we welcome Ishu Singh from the podcast 'Starting to Know - Business' onto the show in a collaboration podcast. We explore how risk impacts decision-making, what leaders need to look out for and how risk can drive your business. If you want to find out more about how we help you ascertain risk and help you plan for risk in your business, reach out at https://zeitgeistcomms.com/ or contact Jutta Devenish on LinkedIn. To connect with Ishu Singh go to h...
Aug 18, 2020•27 min•Ep. 11
Excellence, excellence, excellence - the mantra of so many leaders. Stop, if you want to succeed at driving innovation. This episode explores why a focus on excellence is likely to stagnate your business and stop you and your teams from driving innovation. With Jutta Devenish, Managing Director, Zeitgeist Communication. Support the show Business Juice is here to help you on your entrepreneurial journey. As part of this we offer FREE Resources you can use to get you going such as your very own Bu...
Aug 07, 2020•10 min•Ep. 10
In this episode we explore how FEAR can either bring you to a halt or help you drive your business forward. We look at three Fs of leadership FEAR - FOCUS - FLEXIBILITY. In times of crisis, such as COVID-19 and recession like scenarios we can be plagued by fear for our business and our livelihoods. This episode cannot address all the scenarios leaders wil find themselves in, but we hope it will help stimulate new ways of thinking and help you create solutions for your own business. To go along w...
Jul 13, 2020•15 min•Ep. 9
Let's be practical. Productivity does not come easy, you are not born with, nor can you run away from its demands. In this episode we look at 4 concrete habits and tools which you can use to help your own productivity. We also share a visual tool of one of these, which you can download here: www.zeitgeistcomms.com/productivity . We hope you enjoy this really practical episode. If you do, subscribe and give us a rating and help us reach out to more leaders and entrepreneurs. Support the show Busi...
Jun 19, 2020•15 min•Ep. 8
In this episode, our podcast guest, Pauline Norstrom from Anekanta Consulting, explores how leaders can use Artificial Intelligence to inform their strategies through more granular data. We look at the use of AI for the improvement of supply chain forecasting and for the protection of human lives in a health pandemic. To download Anekanta's free resource, "Ethical framework for implementation of AI." go to our website at: https://zeitgeistcomms.com/artificial-intelligence/ . You can find out mor...
Jun 02, 2020•28 min•Ep. 7
In this episode of Zeitgeist Leadership Pulse we look at scenario planning, what it is, and how to conduct this within your team. Scenario planning is an essential part of a leader's toolkit. It is through scenario planning that strategies become rich in innovation and lateral thinking. Whether you are looking at how to move on and through COVID-19 or whether you are planning the way for your business whatever the season might be, Zeitgeist Communication's consultants offer clear, straightforwar...
May 27, 2020•14 min•Ep. 6
In difficult times such as those caused by COVID-19, leaders are faced with having to lead, take difficult decisions and also show empathy for those around them. This episode looks at 5 key principles of crisis leadership and communication. Support the show Business Juice is here to help you on your entrepreneurial journey. As part of this we offer FREE Resources you can use to get you going such as your very own Business Planner to get your started on the most important questions before launchi...
May 14, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 5
This episode provides leaders with three jump boards from which to move their businesses from the now into the future through the COVID-19 lock down. Support the show Business Juice is here to help you on your entrepreneurial journey. As part of this we offer FREE Resources you can use to get you going such as your very own Business Planner to get your started on the most important questions before launching your business. https://pages.devenishmasters.com/freebusinessplanner As we begin on our ...
May 05, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this episode we discuss the last two of the 5 building blocks leaders must consider when re birthing their business strategy as a result of Covid-19. A free resource with focus questions accompanying this episode can be found at http://www.zeitgeistcomms.com/focus-questions Support the show Business Juice is here to help you on your entrepreneurial journey. As part of this we offer FREE Resources you can use to get you going such as your very own Business Planner to get your started on the mo...
Apr 28, 2020•8 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In this episode we discuss the first three of 5 building blocks leaders must consider when re birthing their business strategy as a result of Covid-19. A free resource with focus questions accompanying this episode can be found at http://www.zeitgeistcomms.com/focus-questions Support the show Business Juice is here to help you on your entrepreneurial journey. As part of this we offer FREE Resources you can use to get you going such as your very own Business Planner to get your started on the mos...
Apr 21, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 1
This podcast is run by Zeitgeist Communication Ltd.. We are business strategy consultants and help businesses and leaders make strategic decisions to help them grow their businesses or charities. We work in the clean-energy sector, higher education, retail and charity sector. With more than 25 years' international experience we bring solid know-how to the table. Support the show Business Juice is here to help you on your entrepreneurial journey. As part of this we offer FREE Resources you can us...
Jan 15, 2020•1 min•Season 1Ep. 1
