Best Michelle Pratt Katy Carlisle Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 82 - Expanding your offering 40:29

1y ago40:29

40:29

You’re in business, you’ve got customers and things are going great. But there may come a point where you either want to do something else and expand your skills, or maybe your customers love you so much they want more goods and services - and they want them from you specifically. How do you add more services into your offering? In this episode, we…

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Episode 81 - The 'Do One Thing' myth 37:39

1y ago37:39

37:39

In the olden days of our parents or grandparents, you had one job and you did that job for life - or at least for a long time. Now the ways of work have changed and people are used to switching jobs, but although having a “side hustle” is more common, there’s still some stigma around having more than one project, business or role as a freelancer. I…

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Episode 80 - Your freelance carbon footprint 51:48

1y ago51:48

51:48

Big business is rubbish at looking after our planet, so it looks like it’s up to us micro-businesses to lead the way. But can we make a difference? What can little old us do for the planet and why should we make this a priority as freelancers? In this episode we look at why considering your carbon footprint is important and share some practical tip…

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Episode 79 - Authenticity 46:38

1y ago46:38

46:38

When we first start out we will often turn our hand to anything in our skill set and work with pretty anyone who will do business with us. But we often find out that where we start out is not where we want to be. It’s not the ‘real us’. How do you work out ‘your thing’ and avoid doing what you think you should do? In this episode we talk about what…

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Episode 78 - Freelancing as a woman 56:07

1+ y ago56:07

56:07

In this episode, we're talking about the challenges of being a female freelancer. Do women face more challenges in freelancing than men? What’s the difference? And what can we do about it?

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Episode 77 - Business Breakups 39:19

1+ y ago39:19

39:19

It’s not you, it’s me. That’s right, in this episode we’re going to cover the topic of business breakups. You may have started by skipping through fields together but what happens if it stops being all rosy and you need to consciously uncouple?

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Episode 76 - Rejection 38:01

2y ago38:01

38:01

Rejection is something that will impact every freelancer at some point. It doesn’t feel good but being able to deal with it well (and even use it for good) will set you up for freelancing success. In this episode we talk about tips for coping with rejection and discuss whether it's better to try to avoid it or embrace it!…

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Episode 75 - Integrity 46:06

2+ y ago46:06

46:06

When you’re freelance it’s up to you to decide what your values are, and then do business accordingly. In this episode we’re talking how to run a business with integrity, why it matters, and how to avoid the temptation to go down an unethical path.

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Episode 74 - Achieving more without adding more 1:06:12

2+ y ago1:06:12

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As we enter yet another year of uncertainty, you may be reluctant to plan when you’re not sure what lies ahead and you’re exhausted from the past year. We look at how to make planning into a positive activity that focuses on what you already have and your strengths, and resisting the temptation to add in more that you need to.…

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Episode 73 - Money mindset 56:38

2+ y ago56:38

56:38

Freelancing requires a whole different approach to money. When you’re employed your employer basically sets your worth, but when you’re freelance you have to decide your own value, which can be scary! In this episode, we look at common money mindsets that might hold you back as a freelancer, and wha

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Episode 72 - Getting started 48:42

2+ y ago48:42

48:42

We realised this probably should have been our first challenge to tackle, but better late than never! So in this episode we look at the concrete steps you can take to set yourself up as a freelancer. We talk about how we get started, what you actually need to do, and common barriers to starting. Some of the content is specific to the UK but most of…

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Episode 71 - Working with family and friends 48:29

2+ y ago48:29

48:29

They say never to work with children or animals, but what about collaborating with family or friends? In this episode we're going to look at the perks and pitfalls of mixing your work and personal life.

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Episode 70 - Stress and anxiety 58:25

2+ y ago58:25

58:25

A recent survey showed that 75% of people have experienced stress to the point where they felt they couldn’t cope, and we know that this is a problem for freelancers too; we’ve seen this in our own networks with people being burned out and overwhelmed. So without a company policy to protect us, and no paid sick days, how do we manage our stress and…

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Episode 69 - What am I doing with my life? 50:17

3y ago50:17

50:17

After over a year of upheavals it’s natural to question if you’re doing what you want (both in life and work). Some people have had this reflection forced on them because their previous work has ceased to exist, but even if your work has stayed mostly the same, the way you engage with it might have changed (for better or worse) and got you thinking…

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Episode 68 - Limiting Beliefs 52:41

3y ago52:41

52:41

One of the most frustrating bits of feedback given to freelancers is “You have to get over those limiting beliefs” but without any solutions suggested. In this episode we explore some of the top limiting beliefs freelancers experience, we’ll help identify where they came from and more importantly how you can overcome them.…

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Episode 67 - When work doesn't feel like work 32:18

3y ago32:18

32:18

We like having tangible outcomes as it makes us feel like we’ve done something. You can look back over emails you’ve sent, invoices generated, workshops delivered, website pages created and it’s easy to see the result of that time spent. But what about the activities that don’t feel like work or have less concrete outcomes? We talk about how to jus…

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Episode 66 - Switching off 53:05

3y ago53:05

53:05

As a freelancer the lines between work and life are often blurred to start with, add in a global pandemic with increased working from home and home schooling and is it any wonder we’re finding it hard to find time away from work. In this episode we look at why switching off is important and how you can make it happen.…

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Episode 65 - Getting stuck in a rut 48:14

3+ y ago48:14

48:14

Ever feel like you’re stuck in a rut? Perhaps everyday feels the same or you can’t muster the motivation to get things done. In this episode, we look at what can get us stuck in a rut, and what we can do to get out.

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Episode 64 - Annus Horribilis 56:31

3+ y ago56:31

56:31

This episode is all about how to process an annus horribilis. It’s been inspired by the events of 2020 but you can have one for any reason. We share why you should reflect on this year (even if you don't feel like it) plus how to extract some good from it and use it for an equally uncertain future.

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Episode 63 - Always wanting more 53:40

3+ y ago53:40

53:40

We all want our businesses to do well and most of us have an idea of how we want them to develop. In pursuing our goals it’s really tempting to simply throw more at it, but often, we already have what we need right under our noses! We chat about how to resist the temptation of MORE.

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Episode 62 - Being pigeonholed 40:24

3+ y ago40:24

40:24

Have you become associated with a skill or service but your heart just isn’t in it? Is there a difference between what pays and what you’d really like to offer? You’re not alone. It’s great to become known for being good at something (and it certainly flatters the ego) but how do we become associated with the stuff we really love to do?…

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Episode 61 - Freelance myths 49:23

3+ y ago49:23

49:23

The freelance world has its fair share of conventional wisdom but these pearls of ‘wisdom’ don’t always hold true. Some are out of date and others weren’t ever true in the first place. In this episode, we explore some of our favourite myths and help our listeners to be released from their spell.

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Episode 60 - Communicating online 42:17

3+ y ago42:17

42:17

Have you relied on your shining personality to make an impact with your clients? Do you feel that it’s harder to make connections with people over distance? Physical distancing doesn’t have to mean social distancing. We’ll show you how to keep those personal relationships personal over distance.

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Episode 59 - Having to figure everything out yourself 49:47

3+ y ago49:47

49:47

Just because you’ve set up business on your own doesn’t mean you have to set up business on your own doesn’t mean you have to figure out everything yourself. No matter how intelligent or experienced you are sometimes we all need some outside help, and in this episode we talk about how to find the right support whether it's coaching, mentoring or a …

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Episode 58 - Safe problems 36:19

4y ago36:19

36:19

During the pandemic many of us will have realised that ‘I haven’t got time’ was not the real reason we didn’t launch that new project or product! In this episode we talk more about these self-imposed barriers or "safe problems". We look at some examples of safe problems, and discuss how to spot and overcome them.…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Michelle Pratt Katy Carlisle Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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99 Problems (but a boss ain't one)

Michelle Pratt + Katy Carlisle

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Episode 82 - Expanding your offering 40:29

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Episode 81 - The 'Do One Thing' myth 37:39

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Episode 80 - Your freelance carbon footprint 51:48

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Episode 79 - Authenticity 46:38

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Episode 78 - Freelancing as a woman 56:07

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Episode 77 - Business Breakups 39:19

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Episode 76 - Rejection 38:01

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Episode 75 - Integrity 46:06

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Episode 74 - Achieving more without adding more 1:06:12

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Episode 73 - Money mindset 56:38

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Episode 72 - Getting started 48:42

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Episode 71 - Working with family and friends 48:29

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Episode 70 - Stress and anxiety 58:25

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Episode 69 - What am I doing with my life? 50:17

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Episode 68 - Limiting Beliefs 52:41

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Episode 67 - When work doesn't feel like work 32:18

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Episode 66 - Switching off 53:05

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Episode 65 - Getting stuck in a rut 48:14

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Episode 64 - Annus Horribilis 56:31

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Episode 63 - Always wanting more 53:40

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Episode 62 - Being pigeonholed 40:24

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Episode 61 - Freelance myths 49:23

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Episode 60 - Communicating online 42:17

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Episode 59 - Having to figure everything out yourself 49:47

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Episode 58 - Safe problems 36:19

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