A podcast for solo business owners who have a big, exciting vision and loads of ideas.
Each week on Unfrazzle I share bitesize insights to help you stop faffing and stay focused, so you can feel on it, finish your brilliant ideas and make a bigger impact in the world. All episodes are under 10-minutes, so I hope you can find a moment to Unfrazzle every week.
Grab a cuppa, scroll through the episodes below and join me, as we step away from the hustle and find a kinder, more sustainable approach to productivity.
Episode 116: Five reasons you haven’t made enough progress this year
If you’re ending the year wishing you were further ahead, this episode is for you. Today I’m walking you through five reasons you may not have made the progress you hoped for — and they’re probably not what you think. We’ll explore the patterns that quietly derail your momentum and the simple shifts that will help you move forward with more clarity, confidence and consistency.
Episode 115: There’s no shortcut to productivity greatness
Are you still searching for the perfect productivity hack? The app, planner or system that’s finally going to fix everything? You’re not alone. But the truth is, there’s no shortcut to sustainable productivity. In this episode, I’m sharing why the quick fixes don’t work, what’s really missing from all those tools and hacks, and what will actually help you get more done with more clarity and calm.
Episode 114: What if putting things in your diary doesn’t work for you?
Do you ever wonder why putting things in your diary just doesn’t work for you, even though it seems to work for everyone else? You’re not broken, and you’re definitely not alone. In this week’s episode, we’re talking about why traditional time blocking doesn’t suit everyone, and how you can still protect time for what matters without feeling boxed in by your calendar.
Episode 113: Could your words be harming your productivity?
Are the things you say about yourself holding you back? If you often describe yourself as disorganised, unmotivated or bad at following through, you could be reinforcing the very habits you want to change. This week I’m diving into how our brains love to prove us right, and how shifting the words you use can help you build new, more empowering patterns that boost your productivity.
Episode 112: Why waiting until things calm down is a terrible idea
How many projects and ideas are sitting on the backburner whilst you wait for things to calm down? If you keep putting something off because you have too much to do, and you’re telling yourself you’ll get to it as soon as things get quieter, this week’s episode is for you.
Episode 111: The three things that will help you get stuff done. (Are you doing them?)
Are you getting annoyed because you’re not ticking enough off your list, or you’re spending so long juggling the day-to-day that the important stuff doesn’t get a look in? In this week’s episode I share the three main areas that need to be working for you if you want to be more productive. Have a listen, then take my new quiz to find out which area you need to focus on if you want to get more done.
Episode 110: Do you really need a 12-month plan to succeed?
Many people avoid planning too far ahead because they don’t want to feel hemmed in. And that can be ok … for a while. But when you’re looking to grow your business there comes a point when not having any structure can start holding you back. Listen to this episode of Unfrazzle for eight reasons why having a 12-month plan can help you succeed.
Episode 109: Ridiculous celebrations encouraged!
When you put your mind to accomplishing something in your business, does that thing usually happen? Whether or not we achieve our goals depends on all sorts of things - some of which we can control, and some of which we can’t. In this week’s episode of the podcast, I talk about how I answered the question “do you achieve your goals” during a networking meeting, and why it’s ok if the answer isn’t always straightforward!
Episode 108: Go small or go nowhere
When you put your mind to accomplishing something in your business, does that thing usually happen? Whether or not we achieve our goals depends on all sorts of things - some of which we can control, and some of which we can’t. In this week’s episode of the podcast, I talk about how I answered the question “do you achieve your goals” during a networking meeting, and why it’s ok if the answer isn’t always straightforward!
Episode 107: What to do when busy work takes over
Are you spending so much of your time juggling the day-to-day and engrossed in busy work that it’s a struggle finding time for the important things? In this week’s episode of Unfrazzle, I share some ideas that will help you redress the balance, so you’re spending less time on busy work and more time on the things that matter most.
Episode 106: Do you achieve your goals?
When you put your mind to accomplishing something in your business, does that thing usually happen? Whether or not we achieve our goals depends on all sorts of things - some of which we can control, and some of which we can’t. In this week’s episode of the podcast, I talk about how I answered the question “do you achieve your goals” during a networking meeting, and why it’s ok if the answer isn’t always straightforward!
Episode 105: How understanding your tendency will help you get stuff done
Ever been told the key to productivity is accountability? Or putting important tasks in your diary? And ever wondered why those things don’t seem to work for you? Listen to this week’s episode of Unfrazzle where I talk about Gretchen Rubin’s Four Tendencies framework. Knowing your tendency is a great first step in being more productive.
Episode 104: What if you don’t want to hustle?
How often do you put things off because you don’t think you have enough time, and when you finally sit down to do them they only take a few minutes? In this week’s quick episode, I challenge you to see how much you can get done in just 15 minutes. Listen for some pointers, and then give it a go. You might just surprise yourself!
Episode 103: Just FINISH the thing!
How often do you put things off because you don’t think you have enough time, and when you finally sit down to do them they only take a few minutes? In this week’s quick episode, I challenge you to see how much you can get done in just 15 minutes. Listen for some pointers, and then give it a go. You might just surprise yourself!
Episode 102: The real reason things aren’t getting done (and what to do about it)
I’ve lost count of how many conversations I’ve had with solo business owners who start to spiral because the important things aren’t getting done. In this week’s episode I share the the three main mistakes I see people make that mean they’re setting themselves up for failure instead of success, and what to do about it
Episode 101: The 15-minute blitz!
How often do you put things off because you don’t think you have enough time, and when you finally sit down to do them they only take a few minutes? In this week’s quick episode, I challenge you to see how much you can get done in just 15 minutes. Listen for some pointers, and then give it a go. You might just surprise yourself!
Episode 100: A behind the scenes chat to celebrate 100 episodes!
Can you believe it? This week marks the 100th episode of Unfrazzle! To celebrate, I invited my friend, client and marketing coach Janine Coombes to interview me. In this longer-than-usual episode, we talk about all sorts of things, including consistency, self-awareness, and the challenges of marketing something weird. Enjoy this peek behind the scenes!
Episode 99: A life lesson about loose ends
I’ve been helping solo business owners get stuff done for years now, and there’s one thing I notice time and time again: the biggest block to productivity is a lack of clarity. Listen to this week’s episode of Unfrazzle to find out what that looks like, and to see whether that’s what’s holding you back too. (And don’t worry - I also offer suggestions to help you find the clarity you need!)
Episode 98: SUMMER REWIND - Eight common planning mistakes that are hurting your productivity
Have you read all the books, tried all the apps and bought all the planners but you still haven’t found a way to plan that actually works (aka helps you get the important stuff done)?
In this week’s episode of Unfrazzle I share eight common planning mistakes that are hurting solo business owners’ productivity, and how to avoid them.
Episode 97: SUMMER REWIND - Too much to do? Try doing it the other way round
Have you ever felt so utterly overwhelmed by everything you need to do, that you have no idea where to start? That’s what was happening in real-time for the hosts of the Brand Therapy podcast when I was their guest. During our conversation, I shared an approach that provided such immediate relief, that I want to share it with you too. Listen to this week’s episode of Unfrazzle to learn how looking at your to-do list differently can lighten your load and make your tasks more manageable.