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The Soultuitive® Leaders podcast is for business leaders who are making waves and changing the rules - with their hearts, not just their heads. Where others stress about the status quo, you're the action-taker who drives the changes. Making a difference and being a crusader is hard-wired into your DNA. You want to lead from your heart in a head-based world, but it can feel lonely and exhausting out there on the leading edge. Episodes include interviews with trailblazers, sharing the secrets ...
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Want to feel bold, confident, courageous and excited about your goals and mission? But maybe you're feeling scared? Perhaps secretly self-sabotaging? Feeding your fears more than your dreams? Clare Josa's Ditching Imposter Syndrome podcast shares proven strategies, behind-the-scenes interviews and inspirational how-to for clearing out the hidden blocks that keep us stuck, dreaming big but playing small. You'll discover how to tackle secret fears, how turn your inner critic into your biggest ...
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As a small business owner, you'll have a million different questions. The award-winning Sound Advice podcast is the place to go for answers. In Season 1, we talked about how to make your business financially successful—in year 1 and beyond. Writing a business plan that works, finding your first customer, starting up with zero capital, and being tax compliant—you name it, we covered it. For Season 2, we dug even deeper into what it’s really like to run a business, with unfiltered advice and r ...
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When clubbing and partying were on hold during the pandemic, a lot of us found ourselves hosting good old-fashioned game and quiz nights. Well, Nicola Robinson and Tolu Abisogun took this opportunity to create their cheeky and fun drinking games brand, Berserk Games, which soon became a thriving disruptive player in the industry. We're going to del…
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Join us on this episode of Sound Advice, as we discover how the dynamic power couple, Jim and Dannii Mee, captured their love for travel and transformed their passions into a thriving international events business, driving Rat Race Adventure Sports to new heights. Learn from their resilience in adapting through the challenges of the pandemic, pivot…
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Becoming homeless and jobless at 15 wasn't enough to stop Simon Squibb from dreaming big. Instead, this was the catalyst to his extraordinary entrepreneurial journey. Today, he is a multi-millionaire, founder of 19 companies, and investor of 78 more. With a personal mission to help others achieve similar dreams, Simon created HelpBnk. Alongside his…
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If you wanted more advice on how to overcome your fears of finance, then you're in the right place, as Julie Wong is back with more tips and tricks in this 2-part episode special. Get ready to explore how finance and marketing are intertwined, giving you valuable insights into how you can adjust your strategies to get the best out of both. Discover…
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Does the idea of looking at your finances leave you with sweaty palms and an overwhelming feeling of dread? Then look no further, this 2-part episode special is for you! In the chaotic early days of starting a business, it can be easy to overlook the numbers. You place all your focus on marketing, branding and manufacturing, and before you know it,…
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In a world where magic and adventure come to life, Harry Potter fans have cast a spell of their own, creating a wave of business opportunities and immense growth. Phil Pinder and Ben Fry found a way to capture this enthusiasm for all things wizardry and created their first business, The Potions Cauldron—a place where fans can immerse themselves in …
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In a bold move, Christopher Money persuaded bona fide Spice Girl, Emma Bunton, with an idea too good to miss. Seven years ago, they formed a formidable partnership and embarked on a thrilling entrepreneurial journey together. After both struggling to find products that were gentle on their babies’ skin, and that cared about their environmental impa…
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Solo-founder of Kiddiwhizz, Zoë Chapman, shares how risking it all for her invention led to double investment on Dragon’s Den. After noticing a vast gap in the market during the pandemic, the 39-year-old mum of one rolled her sleeves up to fill it. Her genius idea: A portable kids’ toilet—aptly called the Whizzer. Taking a huge financial risk from …
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Kiana Gomes is the creative mind behind the Cocktail Bomb Shop, a product she has designed to elevate your at-home bartending experience and impress your guests. After finding a gap in the market for her fizzy creations during the pandemic, she worked tirelessly on perfecting her formula. Kiana then posted a TikTok video of her cocktail bomb in act…
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Today we're looking at the myth around "But I need Imposter Syndrome to perform!" This episode is for your if you've ever found yourself thinking (or saying!) this, because - spoiler alert - this myth is going to stop you from ditching Imposter Syndrome, as well as potentially trashing your productivity and performance. You deserve better than that…
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Do you constantly doubt your abilities and achievements? Are you haunted by the fear of being exposed as a fraud? Well, listen up entrepreneurs, here’s how to conquer your imposter syndrome once and for all. Clare Josa is a renowned expert in tackling imposter syndrome, from speaking at the IoD to European parliament, and she is here to share her p…
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Do men get Imposter Syndrome? Surely it's just women? Are men somehow immune to it? What does our latest research study really say? Want to know some surprising differences between the sexes? And how can we support men, as well as women, to set themselves free from that secret fear of being found out as a fraud or not good enough, despite outside-w…
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This episode of the Ditching Imposter Syndrome podcast is for you, if you've ever felt that flinch when you're about to go and do something and imposter syndrome is kicking in... and you and end up self-sabotaging and beating yourself up about it afterwards. We're going to talk about the one little-known thing that can make Imposter Syndrome worse.…
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Meet Camilla Barnard, the fearless co-founder of Rude Health, who didn't shy away from the critics claiming her branding was "too sexy and extreme." In fact, she saw it as an opportunity to shake up the healthy food industry. In the face of relentless judgment, Camilla and her team rejected the status quo and embraced their unique style, reflected …
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Here's what you'll discover with this episode: What does Clare Josa's latest research study say about Imposter Syndrome rates? What's the difference between how Imposter Syndrome affects women vs men? Why do their Imposter Syndrome coping strategies disproportionately disadvantage women? Why positive discrimination and quotas are not the answer. Pr…
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What do the 4 Ps of Imposter Syndrome tell us about predicting burnout? What's the scientific link between Imposter Syndrome and burnout? And why does the '3 Pillars' model hold the key to turning this around? In this episode, you'll discover: A reminder of the 4 Ps of Imposter Syndrome (there was a full tour of them last week - Episode 52) The sci…
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Founder of the beautiful letterbox flower company Bloom & Wild Aron Gelbard traded in his cushy high-flying career—with his own fancy office and PA—for the uncertainty of starting his own business. With £30,000 to get his idea off the ground, Aron planted the seeds for his business with 6 am starts at New Covent Garden flower market, and several we…
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One of the most common questions I get asked about Imposter Syndrome is how you can spot the warning signs. They're masters of disguise. So, back in 2018, I used our long-term research studies into Imposter Syndrome to create the 4 Ps of Imposter Syndrome model. By looking for differences in these 4 Ps, it helps you to spot the early warning signs …
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After already achieving major success at the optimistic age of 26, founder of Gousto, Timo Boldt was nowhere near done with pushing the boundaries and set off on a mission to better his business with the pursuit of technology. Through sophisticated algorithms and data analysis, he has used AI to successfully create recipe kits that are not only mou…
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Get ready for an electrifying start to Season 3! Join our fantastic host, Bex Burn-Callander, as she sits down with PR luminary Lynne Franks OBE. Together, they explore the realms of empowerment and confidence, not just for businesses navigating tight budgets, but the enthusiastic entrepreneurs behind them, too. Lynne, a trailblazer in PR and women…
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And we are back! Yes, Entrepreneurs Unfiltered kicks off Season 3 next week and we promise to bring you even more real stories and honest advice from proven business greats. Coming up: We have the queen of PR, Lynne Franks, creator of London Fashion Week, who is sharing all her marketing secrets. Aron Gelbard, founder of letterbox flower company Bl…
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Have you ever tried New Year Resolutions and found they were ancient history by the end of the first week? It's not your fault! In today's Ditching Imposter Syndrome episode I'm sharing the little-known secret that explains why New Year's Resolutions don't work for most people, and what you could be doing instead. We'll cover: 3 reasons why New Yea…
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If you've hit a wall with DIY Google methods of clearing your Imposter Syndrome and you're ready to hire a professional to help, then this episode is especially for you. No, I'm not selling my coaching services (I rarely coach imposter syndrome these days) but I have seen an explosion of coaches claiming to clear imposter syndrome without the proof…
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Why does Imposter Syndrome skyrocket during Christmas? The holiday season can deliver a snowball of Imposter Syndrome triggers making the next week an incredibly difficult time for anyone suffering from Imposter Syndrome. There is a pressure to present a perfect view of our holiday, our lives and our past year. Yet, when 82% of people living with i…
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Who is really to blame for you experiencing imposter syndrome? This is an important question that I recently answered at a Q&A session. This episode is for everyone who feels like they have tried everything to fix imposter syndrome for themselves or their team and it hasn’t worked. It's likely to be because they're only addressing one of the three …
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Do you want to offer more than a 'tea and sympathy' approach to your colleagues or clients with imposter syndrome? 25% of your team are actively thinking about quitting their job every single week as a result of imposter syndrome. Yet, untrained line managers, HR, and mental health first aiders are at the frontline of trying to fix their colleagues…
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It's time for the season finale! Steve Hare, CEO of Sage, is in conversation with Sophie Cornish MBE, the multi-award-winning entrepreneur, author, and founder of the beloved online marketplace, notonthehighstreet.com and chairman of clothing brand Busby & Fox. She started notonthehighstreet.com in 2006 alongside friend and business partner, Holly …
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Alfie Best is the serial entrepreneur who turned Wyldecrest Parks into a real success story, boasting an impressive 91 locations across the UK. But this millionaire's roots trace back to humble beginnings—he was born in a caravan on the side of a road in Leicester, into a Romany Gypsy family. According to his LinkedIn, he humorously claims his educ…
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Pippa Murray is the visionary behind Pip & Nut, the wholesome nut butter brand on a mission to make tasty-but-natural treats for all. Pippa embarked on her entrepreneurial journey inspired by her love for running and a quest for healthy snacks. While training for a marathon, Pippa saw a lack of nut butters free from sugars and additives among mains…
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Last week we talked about the praise-criticism rollercoaster. And today I'm sharing with you one of my favourite techniques that you can start using, right away, to get off it! This episode is for you if you ever find yourself beating yourself up, deflecting praise, and lying awake for far too long at 3am worrying about somehow not being good enoug…
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Rob Law MBE is the mastermind behind Trunki, the ultimate ride-on suitcase sensation for kids. Rob's ride on the entrepreneurial roller coaster has taken him from the jaws of rejection on BBC Dragons’ Den in 2006 to leading a squad that's completely redefined the world of kiddo travel gear. Since then, he’s been on fire crafting innovative solution…
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Are you stuck on the praise-criticism rollercoaster? And what role might Imposter Syndrome be playing for you in feedback? This episode is for you if whenever somebody praises you, you're silently thinking of the 'but' (and perhaps even saying it out loud)... ... or if you're a line manager, HR professional, coach, or someone else who needs to give…
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Join us on this episode of Sound Advice: Entrepreneurs Unfiltered as we dive into the captivating journey of Melissa Thom. By day, she is an accomplished voice actor, and the rest of the time, she transforms into a relentless serial entrepreneur. After reaching incredible success with her husband through building and selling SecondSync to Twitter, …
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How do toxic teammates trigger Imposter Syndrome? This is for you if you figure you've generally got Imposter Syndrome under control, and you're handling it, but there's that one person who has the secret superpower to totally trash your confidence, in nanoseconds, no matter what you've tried. In today's episode, you'll discover: How on earth does …
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Harriet Hastings is the fearless founder of Biscuiteers, a successful luxury biscuit company. On this episode of Sound Advice: Entrepreneurs Unfiltered, Harriet shares her journey of resilience, and spills the tea on what it’s like to balance business and family life when your co-founder is also your other half. From investing £80,000 of your famil…
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Dominic Peter and Ella Jade are the innovative duo behind ROOBBA, an affordable luxury furniture brand taking the online world by storm. On this episode of the Sound Advice podcast, they lift the lid on why and how they started ROOBBA, what affordable luxury means to them, and how they’re tapping into AI and AR tech to create a more personalised sh…
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Award-winning entrepreneur Beth Kume-Holland is the founder and CEO of Patchwork Hub, a pioneering disabled-led employment platform and recruitment consultancy that’s shaking up the industry. As a disabled person, Beth is used to overcoming daily barriers in a world that can feel like it’s not built for her. And although these barriers can be physi…
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Dan Scarfe and Mitch Feldman are dream team behind XRAI Glass, the breakthrough technology that turns sound into subtitles so deaf people can see the conversations happening in front of them. Dan came up with the idea for the glasses one family Christmas. He noticed his 97-year-old grandfather, who was hard of hearing, struggling to join in convers…
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Melanie Blane is the founder of White Rabbit Skincare, a natural, sustainable, vegan skincare brand built out of the kitchen in her one-bedroom flat. When researching the steroid creams used to treat her psoriasis, Melanie was horrified to learn about the irritants and synthetic ingredients most brands used, which might soothe symptoms temporarily,…
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Frankie Thorogood is CEO and co-founder of Pott’d, the crafty clay-kit brand on a mission to help boost your mental health and feed your creativity. He also founded the multi-million-pound sportswear brand TCA with just £100. And he’s an entrepreneur who has come back from the brink of bankruptcy to build a another thriving million-pound brand. On …
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When it comes to putting a festival on, there’s a lot that can go wrong. Recent disaster documentaries covering the likes of Fyre and Woodstock ‘99 have given us a clear idea of just how bad–and dangerous–things can get without the right approach. But that hasn’t stopped serial entrepreneur Nick Steiert from bringing his vision for a wellness festi…
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Sarah Ellis is the co-founder of Amazing If, the company on a mission to make careers better for everyone, whether you’re climbing the corporate ladder, freelancing, or building your own business. She’s also co-host of the UK’s number 1 career podcast, Squiggly Careers, and a self-confessed introvert. On this episode of Sound Advice: Entrepreneurs …
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How can you tell if your company is a secret breeding ground for Imposter Syndrome? This episode is for you if you work for an organisation where you secretly think that maybe it's making Imposter Syndrome worse and you want to be able to find out how and why, and maybe have that conversation... ... or if you're a line manager, business leader, or …
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Meet Will Farnell, former record store owner turned founder of award-winning accountancy firm Farnell Clarke. He’s also a super sought-after keynote speaker, and bestselling author of two books: The Digital Firm and The Human Firm. When it comes to running a business, Will is all about that flexible, tech-savvy approach that helps you strike that p…
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Imposter Syndrome and the curse of comparisonitis! This is for you if you ever catch yourself doom-scrolling and feeling so much worse by the end of it, because everybody else seems to have their act together and be happy and successful... and when compare yourself, you find yourself lacking and secretly beat yourself up, maybe even holding back on…
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Sara Barnes, founder of dog walking business Who Lets Your Dog Out?, is the ultimate inspiration for anyone looking to take the leap and pursue their passion. Despite having a successful career as a project manager and a taste for adventure that saw Sara travel the world, she still felt unfulfilled and struggled with bouts of depression. To deal wi…
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We're talking about how to speak up with your idea, even if you're secretly scared you'll sound stupid. This is incredibly common! This impacts everything from sharing your ideas in meetings and reports, even to posting on LinkedIn. "What if they think I'm stupid?" is a super-common bit of self-talk for someone running Imposter Syndrome. So today w…
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Valentina Milanova, the visionary founder of Daye, a groundbreaking gynaecological health company, is on a mission to eliminate the gender gap in product innovation in the industry. Like many girls, Valentina experienced shame and anxiety when she got her first period early at just 9 years old. But instead of letting that experience hold her back, …
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