Best Debra Levitt Podcasts (2024)

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S6E64: An Introduction to Season 6 10:06

3+ y ago10:06

10:06

In this first episode of 2021, I talk about what you can expect from the rest of the season (season 6!). Finding your voice is increasingly important to me, the Tuesday 15:15's are restarting - the first one is Tuesday 19th January 2021 (sign up here: https://bit.ly/brc-resilience) and new guests, new angles and a mix of episode styles! Also, I'm l…

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S5E63: Staying Mentally Healthy 1:01:42

4+ y ago1:01:42

1:01:42

Mental health was a big topic before Covid-19 yet it would be easy to push it aside as we try our best to cope with the pandemic. The reality though is that we can't. Whether we choose to consciously address it or not, our mental health is being impacted by this. As a business owner, an employer, an employee, a parent, no matter who we are or what …

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S5E62: How Do You Continue to Trade and Grow Into the Future? 1:07:50

4+ y ago1:07:50

1:07:50

This was recorded during the Coronovirus Global Pandemic in 2020. At the time of this webinar, the expectation was that we will not return to normal any time soon but we don't quite know what the future holds . For that matter, will we ever return to the normal we previously knew? If not, what will our new normal look like medium and long term? Wit…

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S5E61: Liana Fricker and Richard Woods - Ideas to Get Your Business Online 1:24:22

4+ y ago1:24:22

1:24:22

In this live recording of the Tuesday 15:15 Webinar, I am joined by Liana Fricker of the Inspiration Space and Richard Woods of LEADGEN as they take questions from the audience to generate ideas on how to get your business online. If you'd like to hear about upcoming Tuesday 15:15's and find out about podcasting courses and masterclasses, head on o…

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S5E60: Sam Gold & Rebecca Trudgett 56:30

4+ y ago56:30

56:30

Sam Gold of Gold HR and Rebecca Trudgett of Switchfoot Accunting join for this live webinar held during the Covid-19 global pandemic. Addressing some of the HR and Finance concerns of businesses at a time when the world around us was changing rapidly and many were trying to understand their options amidst a wide range of support being offered by th…

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S5E59: Penny Power OBE & Richard Woods: Business Advice 1:08:31

4+ y ago1:08:31

1:08:31

In this episode, I'm joined by Penny Power OBE and Richard Woods as they answer questions and provide inspiration to a live audience on this webinar. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Debra Levitt

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S5E58: Richard Woods & Robin Waite: Inspiration & Advice 1:16:47

4+ y ago1:16:47

1:16:47

This episode, the first in the latest Season - is all about helping business owners find their feet and figure out how to get their business going or keep it going as we try to navigate the new and uncharted waters of the Covid-19 world! Richard Woods, Founder of LEADGEN and Robin Waite, the business coach answer questions and provide inspiration i…

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S4E57: Vanessa Ugatti: In Conversation 57:46

5y ago57:46

57:46

This week's conversation is with Vanessa Ugatti - the True Worth Expert. Vanessa explains that certain personality types have difficulty in making sure they are getting their true worth when working with clients. She was one of them so knows first hand the challenges that they face. Vanessa talks about recognising that she wanted to do something ar…

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S4E56: Janine Esbrand: In Conversation 43:06

5y ago43:06

43:06

In this episode, I'm in conversation with Janine Esbrand - career and executive coach and Founder of Lightbox Coaching. Janine qualified as a lawyer and shortly after qualifying went on a life changing trip to Africa. After this she began seeking something that would help her give back and discovered the coaching world and that she was and always h…

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S4E55: Pete Wilkinson: In Conversation 48:19

5y ago48:19

48:19

This week I'm in conversation with Pete Wilkinson. Pete is the founder of Reclara - a tool that helps keep everyone from CEO down aligned to the same objectives and moving in the same direction. Pete and I speak about how he initially developed the 1-3-5 plan and uses it in his business life and when preparing to run the IronMan. Pete's journey has…

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S4E54: Tina Boden: In Conversation 54:00

5y ago54:00

54:00

Tina is The Tiny Troubleshooter, The B&B Keeper and co-founder of MicroBiz Matters Day. Tina is a strong advocate of micro business, looking after your mental health and doing what you need to make ends meet. In our conversation we talk about the need to give more focus to the mental health of micro business owners, the importance of recognising yo…

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S4E53: Craig Goldblatt: In Conversation 56:46

5y ago56:46

56:46

Craig takes us from the Amazon to Burkina Faso to our own lives. Speaking to Craig - his passion for helping people with their courage and their confidence by cultivating their inner strength comes through so strongly in our conversation. Craig shares his story of moving from sales to becoming a professional speaker and the importance of connecting…

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S4E52: Richard Dwyer- Part 3 27:16

5y ago27:16

27:16

Here it is - the final part of my conversation with Richard Dwyer where we get on to the subject of how he manages his overall well-being. Some of the topics we cover are: Daily habits and morning ritual Learning from others Meditation Power breaks and productivity pockets The power of sleep and the right sleep environment Enjoying the moment In th…

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S4E51: Richard Dwyer: In Conversation Part 2 45:21

5y ago45:21

45:21

In this second part of our conversation, Richard talks about his love of all things Disney, going for business training at The Disney Institute, his graduation ears and how impressed he has always been with the experience they create. We talk about the importance of people in any organisation, trust, fear and I get some advice on how to free up som…

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S4E50: What In Store in Season 4! 13:59

5y ago13:59

13:59

In this episode, I let you in on what to expect from Season 4 - there's a few changes (including the artwork!), tell you what's been happening since the end of Season 3 and generally set the scene for this upcoming Season. I talk about an amazing venue I've used recently - Woodhaven Inspirational Space in Woking. A new venue I'll be using in August…

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S3E49: Linda Huckle & Gemma Storey: In Conversation 34:38

5+ y ago34:38

34:38

Previously I have released excerpts from these interviews as part of the #MicroBizMatters 7 Day Podcast. These are the full interviews with Gemma Storery (Infinity Creative) and Linda Huckle (Linda Huckle Training). We talk about their businesses, definitions of success, microbusiness and what they are doing or did to support the #MicroBizMatters D…

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S3E48: 5 Ways, Beautiful Pens & Automation 38:45

5+ y ago38:45

38:45

In this episode, I am in conversation with 3 different business owners. Nell Op de Beeck, Mandy Dineley and Jake Liddell. Nell and Jake are speaking to me about what they will be speaking about in the key note speech along with Richard Woods at the Hampshire Business Expo on Tuesday, 26 February 2019. They also share their advice for exhibitors and…

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S3E47: Richard Dwyer: In Conversation 43:16

5+ y ago43:16

43:16

Richard is the Founder & CEO of Flair Gymnastics and co-founder of Kidz Impact. In this episode, Richard and I speak about his journey to building a successful career as a stuntman while also building Flair Gymnastics. Told by his careers advisor that he couldn't become a stuntman as that would be too difficult, he went ahead anyway. Needing to…

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S3E46: Micro Lead Gen Summit with Richard Woods 10:00

5+ y ago10:00

10:00

On February 26, the Hampshire Business Expo takes place at Farnborough International Exhibition Centre. I've teamed up with Richard Woods - Lead Gen Academy, Nell Op de Beeck - Action Coach and Jake Liddell - WP Aid to build up to the event. Richard, Nell and Jake are presenting the Key Note speech at the Hampshire Business Expo - you can expect a …

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S3E45: Does Personality Have A Place In Business? 8:59

5+ y ago8:59

8:59

Over the past week, a few things happened - nothing major - but today it all came together and made me ask the question - Does Personality Have A Place In Business? I'd love to know your thoughts - so why not join the conversation on the Bridging Gaps - The Business Podcast Facebook page: facebook.com/bridginggapspodcast See omnystudio.com/listener…

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S3E44: Lenka Lutonska- In Conversation Season 3 Episode 44 52:39

5+ y ago52:39

52:39

This week I’m in conversation with Lenka Lutonska. Lenka is one of the leading mindset and business strategists for female entrepreneurs in Europe today. She came to the UK from Slovakia at the age of 19, £30 in her pocket, barely any English and tells me that she was rebelling. She finds a job as a cleaner and starts to climb her way up the corpor…

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S1E43: Tina Boden & Richard Woods 37:48

5+ y ago37:48

37:48

In this episode, I touch base with Tina Boden one week after #MicroBizMatters Day where she spent 8 hours interviewing approximatly 30 guests! Tina and I talk about the day itself, what will happen between now and 2020! She also asks that - if you've seen Tony Robinson OBE - say hi as he is flitting around the country! As part of the #MicroBizMatte…

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S3E42: When Plans Go Awry 23:00

5+ y ago23:00

23:00

In this episode, I share with you the challenges that I faced while putting out #MicroBizMatters - 7 Day Podcast. I wanted to share this with you as I don't often share the challenges I face in my own business. This is specifically about processes, timing, setting boundaries and generally coping! You can expect a glimpse into the world of podcast p…

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S3E41: #MicroBizMatters Day - Ladies over lunch, Richard Woods & Mandy Dineley 20:23

5+ y ago20:23

20:23

In this last episode before the day itself, I cover the schedule for the day, Tina & Tony talk in more detail about the Ladies over Lunch session leading on to Tina being hangry. Mandy Dinely and Richard Woods share their #IGave11 and Richard Woods is touchingly open about himself and success. I'll be on the Digital Know-How session at 7:45. Watch …

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S3E40: #MicroBizMatters Day - Makers, Creators & Manufacturers, #IGave11 from Anita Brightley-Hodges and Networks 17:52

5+ y ago17:52

17:52

In tonight's episode, we hear from Tina and Tony about Network of Networks sessions and how the different networks work together, we touch again on #StartUp2019 and then move on to talk about the wide range of people in the Makers, Creators and Manufacturers session. I speak to Anita Brightley-Hodges about her #IGave11. Show Links: #MicroBizMatters…

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S3E39: #MicroBizMatters Day - Guests on the day, Linda Huckle's #1Gave11 17:51

5+ y ago17:51

17:51

Among the guests on the day, Paul Uppal - Small Business Commissioner will be there as will Charlie Mullins OBE - long time supporter of #MicroBizMatters Day and CEO & Founder of Pimlico Plumbers. We talk about late payments and viewing the Youtube Channel, StartUp 2019 and Small Business Saturday. Linda Huckle shares what her #IGave11 will be and …

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S3E38: #MicroBizMatters Day - Young Entrepreneurs, Jennifer Corcoran, Cathy Richardson & Gemma Storey on Success 16:33

5+ y ago16:33

16:33

We talk young entrepreneurs, the definition of success and hear from Jennifer Corcoran, Gemma Storey and Cathy Richardson about their versions. There will be young entrepreneurs in the Guildhall and they'll be interviewed by Tony during the day so we can find out what their businesses are and how they've been supported in their businesses. See omny…

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S3E37: #MicroBizMatters Day - the day itself, Jake Liddell on #IGave11, Onesies 17:38

5+ y ago17:38

17:38

In this episode, Tony and Tina talk about what the day is really like, Jake Liddell shares his plans to support other microbusinesses with an #IGave11, onesies in Hull, the entertainment at the end of the day, friendships made and what it's like running an event that is streamed live! Why not give some thought to how you can support other microbusi…

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S3E36: #MicroBizMatters Day - 6 Days to go!! 10:40

5+ y ago10:40

10:40

In today's episode, we rejoin the conversation talking to Tony & Tina about #PayIn30, #Indie25ER and #PowerofPlenty. Microbusinesses represent 95% of the businesses in the UK. Originally falling in the SME category, they have now been recognised as different entities with different needs to SMEs. A microbusiness has between 0 and 9 employees with a…

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S3E35: #MicroBizMatters Day - An Introduction to #MicroBizMatters 18:29

5+ y ago18:29

18:29

Microbusinesses represent 95% of the businesses in the UK. Originally falling in the SME category, they have now been recognised as different entities with different needs to SMEs. A microbusiness has between 0 and 9 employees with a turnover of less than £2m per year. Co-founders of the MicroBizMatters movement, Tony Robinson OBE and Tina Boden, a…

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S2E34: Dr Arpinder Bansi- In Conversation 1:02:14

5+ y ago1:02:14

1:02:14

Arpinder and I had started our conversation only to find that there was interference on the call which made it difficult to hear so we had to reschedule. It turns out that that the noise was a blessing in disguise as, rather than attempt another call we managed to meet at the St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel. It was great to meet one another and Arpin…

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S2E33: Mindy Gibbins-Klein: In Conversation 1:05:49

5+ y ago1:05:49

1:05:49

This week, I'm in conversation with Mindy Gibbins-Klein. She is the multi-award winning founder of REAL Thought Leaders, The Book Midwife® and Panoma Press. She has presented to and coached over 50,000 leaders and entrepreneurs in 18 countries. Mindy and I talk about her journey to the UK, starting her own business during the recession and failing.…

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S2E32: Dayne Shuda - In Conversation 1:00:30

6y ago1:00:30

1:00:30

This week I'm in conversation with Dayne Shuda. Dayne is the owner and founder of Ghost Blog Writers. Dayne always wanted to be in business for himself and when he left university, started his own business. It wasn't working and he realised he had to let the business go. He took a job in a footwear catalogue company. His manager liked Dayne's entre…

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S2E31: In Conversation at the Lead Gen Summit 39:04

6y ago39:04

39:04

This week I am in conversation with 9 business owners (plus hearing from 3 speakers)! As Small Business Saturday is coming up, this seemed the ideal time to share the mini-interviews I did at Richard Woods' Lead Gen Summit in October. Each business owner shares what they have found (or are still finding) challenging about starting up and running a …

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S2E30: In Conversation with Tony Robinson OBE 1:18:05

6y ago1:18:05

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This week I am in conversation with Tony Robinson OBE. Tony is a champion of Micro Businesses and, along with his business partner, co-founded the #MicroBizMatters movement along with Tina Boden. Tony talks about his life generally but also his show The Micro Myths and Magic Show. He is a strong advocate for all micro business owners and feels he i…

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S2E29: In Conversation with Elaine Gosden 46:09

6y ago46:09

46:09

This week, I am in conversation with Elaine Gosden of Blue Gnu Consulting. This is a particularly special conversation because, as well as talking about her work - Elaine shares her story of losing her partner when he was involved in a helicopter crash in a war zone 15 years ago. We talk about many things but her honesty about her reactions, the up…

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S2E28: In Conversation with Moira Martin 49:11

6y ago49:11

49:11

I was really interested in speaking to Moira because, in her role as Director at Kelly's Storage Charity Events, they take a very different approach to supporting charities. Moira shares how they are able to give 100% of the revenue from an event to the named charity, the unexpected side benefit of increased company morale (it was already high but …

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S2E27: In Conversation with Elroy 'Spoonface' Powell 55:31

6y ago55:31

55:31

I spoke with Elroy 'Spoonface' Powell over the summer. Spoon has enjoyed international fame with the dance music project, Black Legend. The group’s reworking of the Barry White classic "You See the Trouble with Me" reached the top of the UK charts, selling more than a million copies worldwide. We spoke about how it felt to go from a chart toppping …

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S2E26: In Conversation with Jennifer Hamley 1:08:59

6y ago1:08:59

1:08:59

Is there anything more inspirational than seeing a woman in her element, full of confidence and having the time of her life? I’m in conversation with Jennifer Hamley. She celebrate women with handbags & accessories that are celebrated as totems of fun & confidence. Jen's journey on the surface is one of success but she talks about how, just this pa…

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S2E25: In Conversation With Richard Maybury 1:22:32

6y ago1:22:32

1:22:32

Richard is known as ‘Mr Productivity’ by many of his clients. He is the owner of Attitude Solutions, a specialist training business focused on enabling people to measurably improve the way they manage their critical results and competing priorities within high volume, high velocity workloads. Richard talks about his journey from Chartered Insurer t…

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S2E24: In Conversation with Claire Leigh 1:05:46

6y ago1:05:46

1:05:46

Claire Leigh started her boutique business just over 4 years ago with a small credit card loan holding ‘gift parties’ in people’s houses. She now has an award winning shop in St.John’s Village, Woking turning over in excess of £200,000. Claire shares her story of how she went from gift parties to having the shop in St. Johns Village, Woking. Claire…

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S2E23: Reflections, International Podcast Day & Drive to Digital 2018 30:55

6y ago30:55

30:55

This week is a little different as I reflect on the themes that have come out of my conversations so far, a look at some of the conversation around International Podcast Day and key takeaways from the Drive to Digital 2018. For more information on International Podcast Day and to find replays of specials, visit www.internationalpodcastday.com See o…

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S2E22: In Conversation with Geraldine Joaquim 1:07:53

6y ago1:07:53

1:07:53

Geraldine spent 20+ years working for a large corporation as an international marketing consulting - travellling all over the world. As a 'side hustle', she also ran her own tour operator specialising in South African diving and safaris. As a mother with a young family, various animals and a husband - she was looking to the next 20 years to see wha…

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S2E21: In Conversation with James Sinclair 42:47

6y ago42:47

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James set up his first business while he was still in school - he had to hire a driver (his grandfather) to take him to events as he couldn't drive himself! From his early magic shows, James has built one of the largest entertainment businesses in the UK. We speak about James' journey, his support for other entrepreneurs and he gives some amazing a…

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S2E20: In Conversation with Rhiannon Ford 1:08:25

6y ago1:08:25

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Divorce is not something that we speak about very often unless it is impacting us or someone close to us. It made a change to talk about it with Rhiannon and really gain an insight into her business, how it evolves, the challenges she sees people facing as they deal with a relationship that may no longer be working. We spoke about the importance of…

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S2E19: In Conversation with James Thompson 1:24:03

6y ago1:24:03

1:24:03

I met with James Thompson - Managing Director of the award winning Spokes of Bagshot, IoD (Institute of Directors) Director of the Year 2017 in Spokes on a sweltering July day. I was delighted to discover that James is super easy to speak to, interesting and inspirational plus - a real bonus here - the shop is air conditioned! What more could anyon…

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S1E18: In Conversation With Daniel Priestley 1:04:48

6y ago1:04:48

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Daniel Priestley is a key person of influence and also dedicated to making a dent in the world. Australian but now based in London, Daniel is a best selling author and co-founder of Dent Global. Dent run accelerators to guide entrepreneurs through the pain of the entrepreneurial journey. We talk about lizard brains, how families and tribes behave w…

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S1E17: In Conversation with Alison Edgar 54:05

6y ago54:05

54:05

Alison is one of those people who you just can't help wanting to listen to! Her enthusiasm is infectious When talking to the Entrepreneur's Godmother, you might expect there to be some talk of wands and tiaras but would you expect Golf and The Godfather to come up as well? I didn't! Alongside golf and the godfather, we talk about how Alison became …

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S1E16: In Conversation with Suzie Volkes-Smith 56:53

6y ago56:53

56:53

Speaking to Suzie is pure joy - her enthusiasm and belief about what she does can't be contained. Suzie shares who she helps and why as well as her own story from being a shy quiet child to an adult who was using partying as way to feel bolder. She realised this wasn't what she wanted her life to be and as she made changes discovered how strongly s…

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S1E15: In Conversation with Linda Huckle 1:05:25

6y ago1:05:25

1:05:25

In this episode, Linda and I spoke about networking, the challenges, Linked In and how people use it, could use it, don't use it and so much more. We also talk about networking which isn't surprising given Linda's second role as Regional Director at The Athena Network! A lovely chat in which Linda explains how she became Linked In Linda, how she tr…

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