We’re two entrepreneurs who want to grow — but every time someone calls themselves a ‘coach,’ our fight-or-flight kicks in. So, naturally, we started a podcast. Each episode, we interview a coach. Not because we believe... but because we’re testing our own skepticism. Making ourselves uncomfortable. Hunting for the signal in all the noise. It’s for people who hate the fluff, but still want to get better. It’s for skeptics, smartasses, and anyone allergic to buzzwords.
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Less Alone In Your Entrepreneurial Journey Podcasts
Ever wondered what it takes to thrive in the entrepreneurial world? Each week, I unpack AI use cases, company deep dives, founder stories, book and research takeaways, new laws and bills, and the personal challenges I wrestle with as I explore this path. Whether you’re a tech enthusiast, a dreamer, or just curious about leveling up, join me for a raw look at what it means to grow, adapt, and succeed.
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Presented by DiUS – where growth, grit, and bold ideas collide to uncover the human side of innovation. Join us each fortnight as we dive into the journeys of trailblazers shaping the future of technology. Through engaging conversations, we’ll explore career highs and lows, groundbreaking ideas, and the challenges of leading in a rapidly evolving industry. Whether you’re navigating your own tech trajectory or looking for fresh insights, this podcast is your go-to for inspiration, connection, ...
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The show for those starting or running a one person business, hosted by Cec Busby. With over 100,000 members and stacks of resources, Flying Solo keeps you on track.
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Embarking on journeys from the shadows of doubt to the peaks of success, we unveil the tales of determination and grit. Dive deep into the entrepreneurial spirit... right here on 'After The Set'
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Operators Only is your gateway to the secrets of business success, entrepreneurship, and marketing! Join top industry insiders and dynamic entrepreneurs as they share their journeys from startup to success. We explore actionable insights on building and scaling businesses, mastering marketing, and effectively selling your services. Learn how to craft irresistible offers, capture your market, and boost your bottom line. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned pro looking to sharpe ...
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The Eye of Power is a model that answers this question: "What's in the way of me making the positive change I wish to make?" The answer is always the same: it's always us. But it's never simple, especially when we struggle to sustain the new behaviors we desire. The Eye of Power model lights our way. It reveals the specific beliefs and habits that, while they may have served us in the past, now hold us in place. Once we clearly see the blockage, we are better positioned to get past them. And ...
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Joddie Taylor is the engaging host of the tiny podcast series "Joddie Tried It," where she shares her extensive experiences in personal and professional development. With over seven years of exploring various courses, memberships, apps, and coaching programs, Joddie offers listeners honest reviews and insights. Focusing on her most recent experiences from 2023 and 2024, she also revisits some impactful programs from her past. Joddie's dedication to continuous learning makes her podcast a val ...
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The Shades of Entrepreneurship™ is a top-tier entrepreneurial podcast featuring real conversations with entrepreneurs, founders and small business owners. Tune in for startup success stories, actionable business growth strategies, and honest reflections on the entrepreneurial journey. Each episode is packed with entrepreneurship tips and tricks, startup funding tips, and founder insights to help you build, scale, and lead with confidence. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just gettin ...
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Letters From A Hopeful Creative
This is a podcast for small business owners ready to feel encouraged, inspired, and less alone in your entrepreneurial journey
Letters From A Hopeful Creative is a fortnightly podcast brought to you by Sara Tasker and Jen Carrington. In each episode they answer a letter from a hopeful creative who is looking for some guidance, support, and encouragement in their journey, and share some of the lessons they have learned along the way as creative coaches and online business owners. Each episode is like a mini coaching session and pep talk all rolled into one - tune in every other Monday morning for brand new episodes. ...
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Australia's First BIPOC, Female-Led Founders Podcast. Est 2017. Hello fellow founder, Welcome to PEERS - a podcast by millennial founders for millennial founders. Join me, BIPOC female founder & Forbes 30 Under 30 Lister Michelle Akhidenor, for soul-enriching conversations with peers. Each week, I sit down with a fellow founder or industry ally and deep dive into their entrepreneurial journey. I ask questions like: Where did they grow up? How has their upbringing impacted the choices they've ...
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Welcome to "The Annoyingly Optimistic Show," a dynamic podcast where humour meets expertise, and worries dissolve into success. Hosted by the charismatic Paul Inskip, this distinctive show is designed specifically for photographers, small business owners, and anyone with an entrepreneurial spirit who's ready to conquer business challenges with a splash of fun. Far from the usual, "The Annoyingly Optimistic Show" transforms business complexities into a delightful playground for creative minds ...
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Episode 200 Special - Meet the Mentor Machine Team
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54:02Episode 200 is a little different—in the best way. In this milestone episode of The Eye of Power Podcast, Tom introduces the core team behind Mentor Machine and the ReTeam platform: his brother and longtime technology leader Greg Dardick, architect and ReTeam founder Vivek Nigam, and global facilitator and creative force Giselle Soares. Together, t…
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Keywords OpenAI, positioning, market expectations, talent, models, ecosystem Summary In this conversation, Dalton Anderson discusses the positioning of OpenAI in the market, emphasizing its reputation as a leader in talent and technology. He highlights the expectations that come with this positioning and the implications for performance and percept…
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In this episode of Uncoachable, your hosts Rhys Waters and Jon Burns are joined by Earl Hoeg, coach, former federal leader, and representative of PeopleFirst. Together, they dive into the power of understanding personality differences at work, whether you’re navigating team dynamics, looking to improve collaboration, or simply hoping to learn more …
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THE SOCIAL CONTRACT IS BROKEN: WHEN INSURERS AVOID RISK AND REGULATORS SUPPRESS PREMIUMS
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36:24KeywordsThe $200 Billion Gap: Climate, Catastrophe, and the Broken Insurance Market Climate risk, market failure, insurance regulation, reinsurance, Department of Insurance (DOI), catastrophic risk, fair plan, Community Development Reinsurance Institution (CDRI), resiliency, parametric insurance. Summary There is a $200 billion gap between climate …
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Stop Walking Alone - How Mentorship Accelerates Growth and Fulfillment
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8:27Most of my life, I walked alone in my work. Last week I finally said it out loud. In this follow-up episode, I explore why that longtime habit formed, why it’s been hard to break, and how having a team at Mentor Machine Incorporated has changed everything for me. We also look at what mentorship really is (perspective, not advice) and why so many le…
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What Mentoring Really Is and How Most Organizations Get It Wrong
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7:14What True Mentorship Really Is — and Why Most Organizations Get It Wrong Most organizations say they want mentorship. But what they usually create is something very different: advice, evaluation, and performance management. None of that transforms a person. In this episode of The Eye of Power, we explore the deeper meaning of mentorship — the kind …
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HOW TO HANDLE DIFFICULT PEOPLE: FROM CONFRONTATION TO CONVERSATION
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23:04Keywords confrontation, conversation, professional relationships, connection, resistance, difficult people, empathy, communication Summary In this episode, Dalton Anderson tackles the challenge of dealing with "difficult" people, arguing that confrontation is best resolved by transforming it into a conversation. He explains that people are rarely d…
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In this episode of Uncoachable, your hosts Rhys Waters and Jon Burns are joined by Vatsal Sood, professional speaker, coach, and Founder of the Resilient Speakers community. Together, they dive into the transformative power of public speaking; whether you’re preparing for a TEDx talk, addressing a boardroom, or hoping to find your voice in everyday…
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The hardiness effect: How stress makes us stronger
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33:01Dr. Paul Taylor is a former Royal Navy air crew officer turned neuroscientist, psychologist, and exercise physiologist, to break down the concept of ‘Death by Comfort’, Dr. Taylor’s new book, The Hardiness Effect, explores how embracing a little stress and discomfort can make us stronger, sharper, and healthier. Dr Taylor dives into the science beh…
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Dan Tracey is a talented and accomplished professional musician, songwriter, and producer. He is a long-time member of the legendary rock band, the Alan Parsons Live Project and has also written and/or recorded with Don McClean, Felix Cavalier, Honeymoon Suite, Little River Band, Tiffany, and many more. Dan's success is not simply a product of his …
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PROCRASTINATION: THE ART OF GETTING THINGS DONE
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30:55Keywords self-reflection, motivation, personal growth, overcoming resistance, productivity Summary In this conversation, Dalton Anderson explores the themes of self-reflection and overcoming resistance to action. He emphasizes the importance of asking oneself critical questions to motivate action and ensure personal growth. Takeaways Self-reflectio…
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Alvea: The Key Advantage for Tomorrow's Leaders
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14:16In our white paper, Frustration to Fulfillment, we noted a worldwide decline in engagement and suggested ways leaders could address this problem by identifying and strengthening the elements that build more fulfillment in their workforce. In this episode, we dive deeper into fulfillment in the workplace. At Mentor Machine Incorporated, we have a na…
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AI VIDEO WARS: COMPARING OPENAI'S SORA 2 AND GOOGLE'S VEO
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20:03Keywords AI video generation, Sora 2, OpenAI, Google, video simulation, physics engine, audio integration, copyright issues, social media, creative industries Summary In this episode of the Midget Step Podcast, host Dalton Anderson explores the advancements in AI video generation, focusing on the differences between OpenAI's Sora 2 and Google's Vio…
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In this episode of Uncoachable, your hosts Rhys Waters and Jon Burns are joined by Carrie Forbes, CEO and founder of Rockstar Advisory, for a dynamic exploration of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and how understanding personality types can enhance team collaboration, leadership, and self-development. Carrie shares her expertise from decades of car…
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Breaking up with busy: How doing less can boost your productivity
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33:12Donna McGeorge is a productivity expert and bestselling author. In her latest book, Red Brick Thinking’ Donna shares why our instinct to always add more—tasks, meetings, apps—might be holding us back, and how strategic subtraction can help us achieve more with less stress. In this chat, we dive into practical ways to break up with the busy, how to …
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GOOGLE TURNS OFF THE TAB: WHAT THE NUM=100 CHANGE MEANS FOR SEO
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18:45Keywords Google, SEO, AI, search engine, num=100, endless scroll, AI training data, organic search, AI arms race, search future Takeaways Google removed the 'num=100' parameter, affecting search results. Endless scroll has been removed, impacting user experience. SEO tools and AI training data are now more costly. Google's changes aim to reduce dat…
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Peace through Purpose with Dr. Hagir Elsheikh
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1:15:15Our guest this episod Dr. Hagir Elsheikh, whose personal story is a shining example of how much personal power we all truly possess. Dr. Elsheikh shares the story of the trauma of her childhood in oppressive Sudan, and how she's been able to find peace through purpose through her experience as the activist mother of Kareem, her autistic son. Here i…
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Finding your heart’s journey: Lessons from Peter Baines and Hands Across the Water
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36:37Peter Baines is one of Australia’s most impactful solopreneurs. After serving as a forensic investigator and responding to major disasters like the Bali bombings and Boxing Day tsunami, Peter found his purpose in building children's charity Hands Across the Water. In this episode of Flying Solo, he shares advice on finding a journey worthy of your …
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This week's episode is a departure. Tom shares a PowerPoint presentation from his talk entitled Mentoring as a Strategic Asset. The thesis of this talk is that organizations of the future, in order to thrive, perhaps even survive, must feature a mentoring culture. This means the people in the organization effectively act as both mentor and mentee t…
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STRAVA VS. GARMIN: THE LAWSUIT THAT BACKFIRED
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36:21Summary In this episode, Dalton Anderson explores the corporate drama between Strava and Garmin, highlighting their past partnership and the current lawsuit. The discussion covers Strava's IPO ambitions, restrictive API guidelines, and the community backlash. Dalton provides insights into the potential impact on users and the fitness tech industry.…
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In this episode, your hosts Rhys and Jon are joined by Susan Power, founder of Power Up Leadership, for an insightful conversation about what it really takes to be an effective leader in today’s world. Susan shares her journey from HR and entrepreneurship to coaching leaders, and dives deep into the challenges of self-awareness, building trust, and…
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Riding the waves of mental health: Cooper Chapman’s journey from pro surfer to wellbeing advocate
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33:38Cooper Chapman is a former top-100 professional surfer who has transformed his passion for riding waves into a mission for improving mental health and wellbeing. Cooper is the founder of The Good Human Factory, an organisation dedicated to equipping everyday Aussies with practical mental health tools. Drawing from his elite sports background and pe…
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Leading engineering in a changing world: people, systems and AI Guest
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46:10Send us a text Episode summary What happens when AI shifts not just how we build systems, but how we lead people? In this episode, Chris Davies is joined by James Ross, CTO for SEEK across Asia Pacific. They explore what’s changing (and what isn’t) about leading engineering teams in a world of increasing complexity, scale and generative AI. James s…
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Final Episode in Frustration to Fulfillment Series: Fulfillment as a Call to Action
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VENTURE STEP PERSONAL UPDATE: BOUNCING BACK FROM THE CATABOLIC STATE
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Building resilience and mental health for soloists with Leanne Faulkner
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35:56On this episode of Flying Solo, Cec Busby sits down with Leanne Faulkner, a small business mental health expert, researcher, and former entrepreneur. Leanne shares her inspiring journey from building Billy Goat Soap—a business sparked by her son's eczema—to becoming a leading advocate for the mental health and wellbeing of soloists and micro busine…
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Applied Positive Psychology to Increase Fulfillment at Work
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17:41In this installment of our continued review of our white paper Frustration to Fulfillment, we take a look at the workplace of the 21st century through a psychological lens. Specifically, we utilize the findings of Abraham Maslow, Victor Frankl, and Martin Seligman to apply positive psychological precepts to improve our individual level of fulfillme…
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THE DIGITAL ADDICTION CRISIS: X AI'S ANI, META VIBES, AND THE PURSUIT OF 'AI SLOP'
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34:03Keywords AI companions, technology, Elon Musk, cultural commentary, mental health, addiction, MetaVibes, Annie, relationship dynamics, societal impact Summary In this episode of the Bench Step Podcast, Dalton Anderson explores the phenomenon of AI companions, particularly focusing on the controversial AI companion named Annie. The discussion delves…
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In this episode, hosts Rhys and Jon are joined by Dorothy Spence, founder of Imaginal Ventures, for a thought-provoking conversation about building a conscious business, defining core values, and the importance of authentic storytelling in today’s world. Dorothy shares her journey from engineering and entrepreneurship to coaching and conscious busi…
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In this episode, Cec Busby sits down with negotiation whiz Glin Bailey. Glin's a coach, author, speaker, and all-around professional who has helped everyone from big-name executives to small business owners sharpen their negotiating skills. Today, Glin is sharing all her best advice from her book, The Negotiation Playbook, and breaking down simple,…
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Frustration to Fulfillment #3: Why Engagement Isn't Enough
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15:43Engagement is a hot word - many organizations do what they can to build engagement. Yet, frustration is widespread: It shows up as fatigue, disengagement, or quiet dissatisfaction, even among competent and engaged employees. The problem is Engagement ≠ Fulfillment: Engagement keeps people interested for a while, but only fulfillment sustains them l…
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Keywords Meta Connect, Metaverse, Quest 4, Virtual Reality, Mixed Reality, Live Demos, AI Innovations, Meta Glasses, Horizon Engine, Company Credibility Summary In this episode of the Venture Step podcast, Dalton Anderson discusses the recent Meta Connect event, focusing on the advancements in the Metaverse and the new Quest 4 headset. He highlight…
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Why chasing growth can trap entrepreneurs: Brad Giles on building a better business
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31:24In today’s episode, host Cec Busby sits down with Brad Giles—business coach, entrepreneur, and author of the new book, "Bigger Isn’t Better, Better is Better." Brad brings over 25 years of experience, having founded multiple companies and created more than a thousand strategic plans with CEOs and owner-led businesses. In this conversation, Brad cha…
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