Life, as we know it, can sometimes feel like we’re in the midst of a relentless storm. The pressures of expectations in life and business can often feel like they’re closing in on us, and finding a moment of peace is much easier said than done. If you’ve been feeling worn out, weighed down or simply trying to keep it all together, you’re not alone. Recently, I had a bit of an epiphany, thanks to my English Springer Spaniel, Nalu. Watching her find such peace and calm in the middle of life's chao...
Nov 27, 2024•24 min•Ep. 190
If you want to be successful in business you’re going to have to hustle. Well, that’s what a lot of people think, and they work themselves to exhaustion because of it. But in reality, things aren’t that black and white. Which is precisely why I invited Vanessa and Nicky, the brilliant co-authors of Healthy Hustle, to join me for a conversation about their latest book. Healthy Hustle is a guidebook for people who are deep in the business world, people who are established leaders with growing team...
Nov 20, 2024•33 min•Ep. 189
Free speaking engagements can be a powerful way to build a name for yourself but, like everything we do in business, they come at the cost of our time, energy, focus or money. So, if you want your speaking gig to be worthwhile you need to make sure you’re getting a return on your investment. And if you want to make sure you get a return on your investment, you’ll need to be proactive and intentional about leveraging the exposure to generate real opportunities. When I started my entrepreneurial j...
Nov 13, 2024•23 min•Ep. 188
It might surprise you that I call myself an introvert. Yes, I speak on stages, run events and put myself out there. But where do I truly get my energy? It’s from solitude, thinking and deep one on one connections. The big crowds? Nah, they're not really my thing. But despite this, I’ve successfully built a network that spans industries, countries and decades. How? Well, by doing it in my way. There’s a myth that introverts can’t be brilliant networkers. But let me flip the script for you. Introv...
Nov 06, 2024•16 min•Ep. 187
Do you ever wonder how some businesses seem to have that extra boost, almost like they have a secret weapon in their growth arsenal? They’re likely getting help from an often-ignored financial resource – business grants. This week I sat down with grant expert Liz Fleming to discuss what business grants are and how they can help your business grow. Unsure if you’ll be eligible for any grants? Don’t worry. There are more than 2,000 available in Australia at any given time and they cover a broad ra...
Oct 30, 2024•32 min•Ep. 186
Simplicity scales and complexity fails. What do I mean by this? Well, we've all been conditioned to believe that complexity is a sign of sophistication. It's like if your business model isn't complicated or your marketing strategy doesn't involve 12 different social media platforms, are you even really trying? I've worked with clients who have been told by the latest coach to add this feature or to try that new marketing strategy - and suddenly it's like they're chasing every single trend under ...
Oct 23, 2024•16 min•Ep. 185
What do you need right now? Relaxation or activation? This is the question I ask my clients, many of whom want to know my opinion on how to choose between business retreats and health retreats. They’re often unsure which holds the most value for them to attend, or even run themselves. Having run multiple retreats through my Inner Circle, I've seen firsthand the impact that a well structured business retreat can have. I also know how rejuvenating a health retreat centred on self-care can be for b...
Oct 16, 2024•11 min•Ep. 184
Picture this: my adult daughter Taya, eyes wide with excitement, asks if I’d like to participate in a Hyrox challenge with her. Naturally, I said yes! How hard could it be, right? Little did I know what I was agreeing to. My first thought was that Hyrox might be the name of some trendy new smoothie or a TikTok dance. A fitness competition, it was like being asked to run a marathon while lifting weights for "fun." My initial reaction was sheer panic, overwhelmed with self-doubt and fear. Yet, acc...
Oct 09, 2024•16 min•Ep. 183
You need to hear this: perimenopause and menopause can be powerful catalysts for change. Sounds crazy, right? Especially in a world where we shy away from talking about these stages of our lives, or view them only in a negative light. However, what if this period could be one of transformation, instead of mere survival? Recently, my Inner Circle and Elevate Community were beautifully gifted a masterclass by the incredible Sheryl Carroll, where she talked about nutrition to thrive. The audience o...
Oct 02, 2024•35 min•Ep. 182
How could things be different in your life, career or business if you embraced your extraordinary? So many of us go through life only considering certain parts of ourselves as valuable, making it challenging to feel expansive enough to achieve all our dreams. But there is a way to change this. My guest today, Deidre Dattoli, is here to share with us how we can embrace our whole, extraordinary selves in order to live in a way that truly lights us up. Deidre is an author, professional certified co...
Jul 31, 2024•29 min•Ep. 181
Today, I want to shine a light on a common trap many of us fall into—the proverbial waiting room of success. It's that place where our dreams and aspirations are put on hold, often indefinitely. But not today. Today, I’m inviting you to learn how to leave that waiting room behind for good. Transforming "I wish" moments into "I will" actions starts with a shift in mindset—from passive to active, from dreamer to doer. It’s about replacing "I can’t" with "How can I.” Where could you be if you actua...
Jul 24, 2024•10 min•Ep. 180
As business owners, we strive to serve our clients in a way that adds the most value to their lives. For the majority of us, that’s the reason we started our businesses in the first place. However, in order to create the lives we want to lead and the successes we’re hoping to achieve, we must ensure we’re taking care of ourselves and prioritising our own needs as well. Today, I’m joined by the incredible Angela Raspass, an influential mentor and facilitator for business owners, who is here to sh...
Jul 17, 2024•35 min•Ep. 179
In the unpredictable tides of life and business, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by factors beyond our control. However, there are two elements that are always within our grasp: our effort and our attitude. I was recently inspired by the words of sporting mindset coach Mark Zimmerman, who says, “You can't control the weather, the opposition…or even your teammates' performance, but you can always control the effort you put in and the attitude you bring.” Now, I believe this philosophy isn't just vi...
Jul 10, 2024•16 min•Ep. 178
Have you ever stopped to think about what you truly know about the people you work with? Beyond the daily tasks and project requirements, how much do you actually understand about your colleagues and clients? It’s easy to get caught up in calendar commitments and project plans, but shifting your focus towards truly knowing the individuals around you can be incredibly powerful. At the end of the day, people buy people. People want to work with people. And it’s the people who make our work worth d...
Jul 03, 2024•16 min•Ep. 177
If you could be unreasonable about something in your business or in your career, what would it be and why? Now, when I say unreasonable, I’m not talking about an unwillingness to cooperate. I’m talking about unreasonable excellence , the area in your business for which you go above and beyond the call of duty. The special something that really sets you apart. The reason I'm asking this question is because whilst in New York recently, I had the pleasure of experiencing the renowned Eleven Madison...
Jun 26, 2024•12 min•Ep. 176
Have you ever had a dream for your life, only to find yourself stuck in fear and unable to pursue it? Stepping into the unknown can be a scary thing, but nothing will propel you towards your goals faster than pushing past your comfort zone. Today’s guest, Sue Rosen, knows the fear of breaking free from the status quo all too well - as well as the power in finding the courage to do so. Sue is an inspiring executive coach and the founder of a boutique executive coaching business, working with a wi...
Jun 19, 2024•47 min•Ep. 175
If you find yourself constantly chasing after the next big thing, feeling overwhelmed, and struggling to finish anything, you might be suffering from Shiny Stuff Syndrome. This disease of distraction plagues many business owners. It's like being a kid in a candy store, but instead of sweets, you’re surrounded by shiny new business strategies. Think about a typical day: you're scrolling through your social media feed when a new marketing strategy pops up, promising to revolutionise your business....
Jun 12, 2024•15 min•Ep. 174
How many business cards have you collected at networking events that you’ve never done anything with? And if we take that a step further, how many networking events have you gone to that have felt completely transactional? You don’t learn anything new, the connections you make don’t go anywhere, and it all feels like a big old waste of your energy. I know this might seem confusing and perhaps a little counterintuitive (especially coming from an avid networker myself). I want to challenge the tra...
Jun 05, 2024•12 min•Ep. 173
As a leader, how many times have you found yourself overwhelmed, spinning in circles and unsure of the right direction to take? In a world that pushes us to succeed, get ahead and do more, it can become impossible at times to see the forest for the trees. We become so engrossed with the details of the individual tasks at hand or the problems we’re trying to solve that we lose sight of the overall purpose of the venture. It’s in these moments we need to step back and assess what aspects we might ...
May 29, 2024•15 min•Ep. 172
Do you struggle with being unnoticed or playing small in life? Do you feel like the world’s best-kept secret? Is the key to your success always just out of reach? If so, you're not alone. Many of us resonate with these feelings, but you can overcome them by harnessing your unique genius. Not sure where to start? Don’t worry! I sat down with Sandy Halpin, a seasoned consultant whose career spans over three decades across various industries, to discuss the importance of embracing your true self an...
May 22, 2024•31 min•Ep. 171
Submit your Question: Spotify - click the button below. All other platforms - send me a DM on Instagram or email: support@janinegarner.com.au These days, getting sales proposals over the line is tough. We find ourselves bending over backwards to impress our potential clients, only to see a significant lag in their decision-making. Worse, though - they’ve started ghosting us entirely. Due to the ever-changing world of business we find ourselves in, those wonderful sales meetings we know all too w...
May 15, 2024•20 min•Ep. 170
Submit your Question: Spotify - click the button below. All other platforms - send me a DM on Instagram or email: support@janinegarner.com.au You are not desperate - you are a hot commodity. But are you struggling to see, and therefore price, yourself accordingly? I've been having so many conversations with clients over the last couple of weeks who, as a result of current market conditions and economic challenges they’re witnessing, are starting to get desperate in how they propose to work with ...
May 08, 2024•13 min•Ep. 169
Submit your Question: Spotify - click the button below. All other platforms - send me a DM on Instagram or email: support@janinegarner.com.au “Thank you” isn’t enough anymore. It’s become an expected part of human etiquette. There’s not much thought behind it and it doesn’t have any real acknowledgement of the impact the interaction has had on you. On the other hand, saying “thank you for” is intentional and impactful. By taking the extra time, you can show appreciation for the information and t...
May 01, 2024•16 min•Ep. 168
Submit your Question: Spotify - click the button below. All other platforms - send me a DM on Instagram or email: support@janinegarner.com.au Being the world's best kept secret serves absolutely no one. There are so many business owners out there who are amazing at what they do; they’ve built their expertise after years and years of doing their work and have now become masters. Yet so many are at risk of being - and staying - invisible. If you can relate to this, today’s episode is for you. I’m ...
Apr 24, 2024•33 min•Ep. 167
It’s easy to fall into the trap of conformity without even noticing. I’ve been there myself. There were times in my corporate journey when I realised I was just doing what was expected of me and following the cookie-cutter approach to business. This may be an easy path, but it isn’t one that leads to success. To reach our full potential we need to embrace our true, flawed selves and lead from there. This is more important than ever, as people's trust in businesses is declining year on year. The ...
Apr 17, 2024•17 min•Ep. 166
Submit your Question: Spotify - click the button below. All other platforms - send me a DM on Instagram or email: support@janinegarner.com.au Have you been undercharging what you’re worth? I've had so many conversations recently with clients that despite their 5, 10 years in business or their 2, 3, 4 decades of incredible experience, they’re pricing themselves at a level where they might as well be flipping burgers in the local drive thru! For so many of us - despite the skills and mastery we’ve...
Apr 10, 2024•17 min•Ep. 165
If you’re like every single ambitious business owner that I know, you desire to make a significant impact in this world. You want to drive change, do something different and ensure the work that you're doing matters. But how do you cut through the noise of the online space and make your business stand out? If you’re like many who are not seeing their content break through the way they want, it may be time to ask yourself: are you truly making an impact with purposeful content that brings value t...
Apr 03, 2024•22 min•Ep. 164
Submit your Question: Spotify - click the button below. All other platforms - send me a DM on Instagram or email: support@janinegarner.com.au Are you embodying the spirit of your business as a leader? Do you operate in a way that aligns with your business values, encouraging your team to do the same? I’m sure we’d all hope to answer ‘yes’ to these questions, but the reality is: when stress levels and demands of us as business owners are high, it’s easy to lose sight of the vision we originally h...
Mar 27, 2024•8 min•Ep. 163
Submit your Question: Spotify - click the button below. All other platforms - send me a DM on Instagram or email: janine@janinegarner.com.au We can probably all agree that work has become relentless. People are overwhelmed and overworked, resulting in a kind of anti-work movement - think ‘act your wage’ or ‘quiet quitting’. We try our hardest, achieve our best results, only to be asked to give 10% more. So is this year-on-year growth sustainable, or do we need to rethink how we work altogether? ...
Mar 20, 2024•30 min•Ep. 162
Are you getting in the way of your own success? If your business isn’t succeeding right now, it might be time to dig deep and ask yourself why. I know that for many business owners, things like economic uncertainty and the cost of living seem to be dealing a major blow. However, I believe there is one key thing that is an absolute business killer: inaction. It’s common for business owners to go into hiding when times get tough. But I believe now is the time to be heard, seen and readily availabl...
Mar 13, 2024•15 min•Ep. 161
