Submit your Question: Spotify - click the button below. All other platforms - send me a DM on Instagram or email: support@janinegarner.com.au We're living at a peculiar moment in time, aren't we? Clients seem hesitant, projects stall and social media's doing its own thing. I found myself recently, mid-conversation with my dog, questioning what I even control anymore. That little existential moment led to today's reflection: reclaiming your power. Let’s talk about how to grow a brilliant business...
Jul 09, 2025•12 min•Ep. 220
Submit your Question: Spotify - click the button below. All other platforms - send me a DM on Instagram or email: support@janinegarner.com.au If you've followed this journey with me, you'll know that each conversation is an opportunity to learn, grow and maybe even find that missing piece that will spark your next big realisation. Today, I'm sharing someone truly extraordinary—Fleur Marks, a force of nature who has redefined what it means to live, lead and leave a legacy. We dive deep into a top...
Jul 02, 2025•34 min•Ep. 219
I'm bringing this episode back because this topic is more relevant than ever. Getting sales proposals over the line is still tough, and clients are ghosting us entirely. If you missed this the first time around, now's your chance to dive in! The constantly evolving business world means those sales meetings we know so well require a completely different approach. Today, we're exploring three key strategies that will help you convert your audience into clients and get them coming back for more. St...
Jun 25, 2025•20 min•Ep. 218
I know that you deeply care about your work. You've built expertise, you share your brilliance online, but something's not quite hitting the mark. Your content gets likes, but not leads. Your emails get opened (sometimes) but no responses. Sound familiar? Here's the truth: funnels, freebies, and lead magnets aren't working like they used to. People are burnt out on gated PDFs and vague promises of transformation. They're not looking for another download—they want YOU. This isn't a marketing prob...
Jun 18, 2025•13 min•Ep. 217
We've all been there—hesitating just seconds before hitting send on a quote, wondering if we're asking for too much. That pesky imposter syndrome loves to rear its head right when we need confidence most. In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Roxanne Calder, CEO, recruiter and author of the brand new book Earning Power: Breaking Barriers and Building Wealth for Women. Roxanne is a powerhouse in wealth management with a passion for personal empowerment, and her insights on recognising o...
Jun 11, 2025•35 min•Ep. 216
Let's have a heart-to-heart. This one's for the doers, the dreamers, those incredible women juggling empire-building and everyday life—like figuring out what the hell to cook for dinner whilst building your business. We've all been there, questioning if we're the only ones struggling this hard. Well, you're definitely not alone, but you do need to hear this because real success is gritty, messy and far from the polished facade everyone's selling. In this episode, I'm sharing the unglamorous trut...
Jun 04, 2025•13 min•Ep. 215
We often look to business gurus, leadership coaches and self-help books for life's most profound lessons. But sometimes, the most powerful insights come from unexpected teachers—like my 19-year-old daughter, Taya. Watching her navigate early adulthood with remarkable intentionality has been nothing short of revolutionary for me. Her approach to life challenges everything my generation was taught about success, relationships, and self-worth. Today, I’m sharing the eight lessons that have fundamen...
May 28, 2025•12 min•Ep. 214
In this episode, we're tackling the ultimate question: Who's really running your week? If you're caught in the cycle of reactive business management, constantly responding to everyone else's demands, this episode is your wake-up call. I share my personal wake-up moment - when a packed calendar and global clients masked a brittle business without a sustainable pipeline. This led to developing a game-changing weekly structure that transformed my business and could do the same for yours. I share th...
May 21, 2025•16 min•Ep. 213
Tech overwhelm. Robot apocalypse fears. It’s everywhere in our industry at the moment - people are either terrified that AI is going to steal their job or frantically trying to jump on every new tech bandwagon. Yep, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the relentless wave of technology. If that’s you, today's episode is going to flip how you think about AI and show you the possibilities it has for you and your business. I sat down with the incredible Leanne Shelton, author of AI Human Fusion , and l...
May 14, 2025•32 min•Ep. 212
Today, you’re listening to a special recast of one of my favourite Unleashing Brilliance episodes. I'm bringing this one back because the message is more relevant than ever - especially given all the conversations I've been having lately with clients about feeling stretched too thin in their businesses. They’re overwhelmed and pulled in multiple directions in their businesses - a common problem for us entrepreneurs. Despite our best efforts, we find ourselves in a whirlwind of busyness. In this ...
May 07, 2025•21 min•Ep. 211
Starting and running a business is no small feat, especially when you're juggling family, personal dreams and the demands of everyday life. In this episode, I’m sitting down with the incredible Kellie Wilkie, founder of Body System - a leading physiotherapy and exercise physiology clinic in Hobart, Tasmania. With 25 years' experience, a team of 24 and twin boys in tow, Kellie shares how she built a flourishing business whilst prioritising what matters most. We hear about how she revolutionised t...
Apr 30, 2025•44 min•Ep. 210
Discipline: we all struggle with it. Yes, even you high-performing, visionary powerhouse women - I see you! So why is it so difficult? Even when we know exactly what to do to get ahead, distractions (scrolling, binge-watching or alphabetising our spice rack) so often manage to pull us away. It turns out, distraction isn't just an obstacle; it's enticing! So today, we’re getting to the bottom of why discipline is so damn difficult and talking about some strategies that can help us master it: 1. L...
Apr 23, 2025•10 min•Ep. 209
Let's cut through the noise: Your network isn't just collecting dust in your LinkedIn contacts – it's either rocket fuel for your success or the anchor dragging you down to mediocrity. And if you're reading this while mentally cataloging people who make your stomach clench when their name pops up on your phone, we need to talk. As we’ve all probably heard by now, you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with. But here's the plot twist – you get to choose those five people. ...
Apr 16, 2025•18 min•Ep. 208
I have had a week from hell. There was no big drama, no catastrophe. Just an explosion of emotions: a snappy tone at my husband, getting shitty with the kids and a general sense that I could burn it all down and move to a hut in the mountains. The kicker here is that it wasn't anyone else's fault. It was mine. Somehow, amidst the chaos, I dropped the very habits that keep me centred—my stress reduction rituals quietly exited stage left while I was too busy surviving. This personal wake-up call i...
Apr 09, 2025•21 min•Ep. 207
Have you ever found yourself overwhelmed, exhausted and frantically trying to juggle the demands of work and life, only to feel like you're on the brink of burnout? You're not alone. The struggle to maintain balance while achieving our goals is more prevalent than ever. But don't despair, because I'm here to share insights from an incredible conversation I had with Melo Calarco - a fellow author (his book Beating Burnout, Finding Balance is a must-read) and expert dedicated to helping people thr...
Apr 02, 2025•45 min•Ep. 206
We’ve all been there. Staring blankly at the screen, your brain flat out refusing to function, keeping you stuck in an endless battle of indecision. Should you launch your new offer now or hold off? Raise your prices or stay put? Post this update on LinkedIn? Suddenly, you're paralysed. Scrolling aimlessly, your momentum for doing anything productive is gone. Decision fatigue is one of the sneakiest productivity killers in business. It drains our energy, feeds our overthinking, and stalls our pr...
Mar 26, 2025•11 min•Ep. 205
It’s time to bust one of the biggest myths around - that resilience is the golden ticket to your success. We’re taught that if we just push a little bit harder, grind longer and prove we can handle it, somehow we’ll win at this game of life and business. Spoiler alert: we’ve been sold a furphy. I’ve experienced firsthand the pressure this creates, and see it all the time with my clients. Some of them are absolutely smashing it. But behind the scenes, the cracks are starting to form. And the wors...
Mar 19, 2025•10 min•Ep. 204
LinkedIn is my primary platform for my business. It's where I share my ideas, connect with amazing people around the world and build my positioning. Many of my clients are successfully using it to build their businesses too. With that said, I understand social media isn’t easy. There are so many do’s and don'ts out there, it can be hard to know how to use it in a way that’s truly effective. So, I wanted to bring in a powerhouse in the LinkedIn community, Karen Tisdell, to help guide us in how to...
Mar 12, 2025•54 min•Ep. 203
I’m going to say it: I’m sick of International Women's Day. Now, don’t get me wrong - I believe in what it stands for. I’m ferociously passionate about empowering and bettering the lives of the women in my community. However, International Women’s Day, in my opinion, has become a predictable parade of pink cupcakes, corporate panels and unpaid speaking requests. While the day's core mission of empowering women remains crucial, the annual flood of hashtags and feel-good messages isn't creating th...
Mar 05, 2025•11 min•Ep. 202
It’s time to talk about the 3 Deadly S’s: Shiny Stuffy Syndrome. Affecting many of us who thrive on innovation and creativity, you’ve likely felt its pull. It's that magnetic attraction to the latest trends and ideas—especially the ones that promise transformative results—which, unfortunately, often derail us from our main objectives. It can be driven by seeing fresh strategies on your social feeds or noticing your competitors' latest moves and feeling compelled to try them all. Projects are lef...
Feb 26, 2025•16 min•Ep. 201
In a world that often tries to put us neatly into boxes, daring to stand out and be true to ourselves can feel daunting. Many of us, at some point, have struggled with the fear of being too much or too little for this world. But what if we stopped shrinking ourselves to fit into spaces that were never designed for our brilliance? What if we dared to redefine inclusivity and self-worth on our own terms? I recently had the privilege of sitting down with Emmagness Ruzvidzo, a powerhouse in brand st...
Feb 12, 2025•47 min•Ep. 200
In this episode, we explore the proven framework for transforming your business into a referral-generating machine. This episode highlights eight strategic steps that successful businesses use to create a sustainable flow of quality leads and valuable referrals. From crafting exceptional customer experiences to implementing effective follow-up systems, we break down exactly what you need to do to build a thriving referral network. Learn how to create memorable customer experiences that naturally...
Feb 05, 2025•20 min•Ep. 199
Struggling to turn promising leads into solid sales? You’re not alone. I recently sat down with my inner circle community to discuss this problem and our conclusion was clear. Whether you’re running a million dollar business, or pitching your very first offer, we’re all struggling with the same roadblocks. Clients ghost you, decision times get dragged out, budgets are ever changing and despite your best efforts, you're left wondering “ what am I doing wrong?” Today I’m going to answer that quest...
Jan 29, 2025•20 min•Ep. 198
It’s time to debunk one of the biggest myths of modern life: we should all be striving for work-life balance. You might be curious as to how I could pooh-pooh such a sensationalised idea. Yes, work-life balance is a concept that’s been held up high, glittering as the ultimate key to happiness. It promises a neat, tidy split between work and life. But let me ask you something—when was the last time life felt genuinely balanced? If you're anything like me—or indeed like anyone living in the whirlw...
Jan 22, 2025•20 min•Ep. 197
In a world where perfection is often prized above all, stepping away from this relentless pursuit can feel daunting. As professionals, we frequently don a suit of polished excellence, striving to meet the myriad expectations placed upon us. But what if I told you that imperfection could be your greatest asset? This idea is at the heart of my recent conversation with Louise Gibson, a beacon of imperfect leadership and the founder of With Verve. Her deeply personal journey has inspired many to ret...
Jan 15, 2025•35 min•Ep. 196
Success in leadership and business. What does it actually look like? And what’s the key to achieving it? As leaders or entrepreneurs, we’re constantly seeking strategies to enhance our productivity, innovation and satisfaction, both in our personal and professional lives. We commonly believe that working ourselves into the ground and forging ahead no matter what hits us will get us there. But what if there was a better, more holistic way to not only achieve success, but define it? I had the plea...
Jan 08, 2025•41 min•Ep. 195
Have you ever found yourself overwhelmed by work commitments, squeezing precious family time into the leftover spaces of your calendar? You're definitely not alone. As we wrap up another year and look forward to the fresh opportunities of the next, I want to share with you a transformational approach to planning—a method I've been honing that prioritises life first, then business. This isn't just a shift from chaotic busyness to purpose and intention; it's about creating a sustainable business t...
Jan 01, 2025•23 min•Ep. 194
As we stand at the edge of another year, ready to leap into the exciting blank canvas that is 2025, I often find myself caught in a whirl of mixed emotions. On one hand, there's the thrill of stepping into the new year, yet on the other, that persistent pressure to reflect on the goals we may not have quite hit. But, what if we shift the focus? Instead of mulling over what didn't happen, let's celebrate the brilliance of the moments that did—those glimmer moments. Glimmer moments are those small...
Dec 18, 2024•14 min•Ep. 193
Have you ever felt stifled by the conventional confines of a traditional job? Many of us have had visions of a career that not only secures financial stability but also yearns for creative fulfilment and personal freedom. And you know what? Achieving this is actually possible! I'm thrilled to share an inspiring conversation with an extraordinary individual who has embraced just that and more. Meet Anna Mackenzie, a true luminary in the realm of career reinvention. Anna embodies the essence of a ...
Dec 11, 2024•35 min•Ep. 192
Too many entrepreneurs are playing the waiting game in business. They pour their heart and soul into their business but aren’t able to attract the clients the need because that’s just not enough by itself. Sound familiar? Don’t worry, today I’m sharing five powerful marketing moves you can make that will transform your lead generation. 1. Craft a Compelling Lead Magnet 2. Get Visible with ‘Busking Out’ 3. Use Clear Calls to Action 4. Ask for Referrals 5. Make Offers Regularly Keeping these five ...
Dec 04, 2024•21 min•Ep. 191
