Unfrazzle
A podcast for solo business owners who have a big, exciting vision and loads of ideas.
Each week 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 27: Are your working hours working for you?
It can be hard to shake off the idea that to be a proper, successful business owner we should be glued to our desks 9-5. But does that actually work for you? In today’s episode I encourage you to follow your natural energy highs and lows to design working days that feel good.
Episode 26: Sharing the messy middle
Behind every offer you see being promoted out in the world, there’s a small business owner just like you, taking risks and figuring it out as they go. In today’s episode of Unfrazzle I share the messy middle of Make It Happen Club, and the sometimes tricky process of working out what felt good for me and my clients. I hope it helps you stick with it if things are feeling tricky right now!
Episode 25: Want to get stuff done? Get specific.
Have you ever heard the phrase ‘ambiguity is the enemy of execution’? It’s true! In this week’s episode of Unfrazzle we talk about what’s at risk when you’re not crystal clear about the next step you need to take to move a project forward.
Episode 24: How do you know what’s most important?
We all know that the key to being more productive is spending more time on what truly matters and less time on what doesn’t. But when you’re in the thick of it, how do you tell the difference? In this week’s episode of Unfrazzle I share some tips to help you know what’s most important so you can be sure you’re investing your precious time, energy and attention wisely.
Episode 23: Ever found yourself stuck in an overwhelm loop?
This week’s Unfrazzle is a little different! As well as talking about how to get out of an overwhelm loop, I invite you to join me for a workshop on 6th March. It’s an opportunity to dive in together more deeply, so you can make practical changes that’ll keep you taking the right action at the right time.
Episode 22: What to do when life gets in the way
When you’re a solo business owner, it’s inevitable that sometimes life will get in the way of your productivity. What do you do when that happens? In this episode I share how it IS possible to navigate those tricky times with ease, and still get what’s important done.
Episode 21: “That’s all well and good, but I simply don’t have time!”
What’s your response when someone like me suggests it’s ok to take a break in the middle of your working day? If you’ve ever wanted to bop someone on the nose for telling you to take a break when you’re busy, this week’s episode of Unfrazzle is for you!
Episode 20: Why your work ethic isn’t working
Having a strong work ethic is usually considered a positive thing in our society. After all, the opposite of that is laziness, right? In this week’s episode of Unfrazzle I share why a strong work ethic can actually be a problem when you’re a solo business owner, and suggest a different approach that’ll keep you topped up with inspiration and that doesn’t make you lazy!
Episode 19: What to do when you run out of steam
Do you love the energy of a new idea, but run out of oomph before you get it out in the world, resulting in lots of half-finished projects? In this week’s episode I share a common reason why that happens, and what you can do about it.
Episode 18: The day I stopped being a wimp
In this week’s episode I share what happened on the day I realised I needed to stop being such a wuss. That moment happened three and a half years ago, but it’s not old news - it’s still the thing that motivates me to keep going, even when things feel hard.
Episode 17: A productive 2024 starts here!
Want to be more productive this year but not sure where to start? I’ve got you! In this week’s episode of Unfrazzle I share an alternative to new years’ resolutions so you can ditch the busy work and have an on-purpose 2024.
Episode 16: Are you Team Go or Team Slow?
Happy new year! There can be a lot of pressure to hit the ground running at this time of year, but is that right for you right now? In this week’s episode of Unfrazzle I encourage you to take a moment to consider how you want your January to feel. Are you giving yourself what you need?
Episode 15: Are you where your feet are?
Whether you’re rushing around trying to get everything done, heading into hibernation-mode, getting ready for fun festive frolics or readying yourself for travel, the mantra I share in this episode of Unfrazzle is for you.
Episode 14: New year, new planner?
It happens every year. The bombardment of ‘new year new you’ messages designed to get us believing that if we just buy xxxx thing, all our problems will be solved. In this week’s episode of Unfrazzle I share why I’m not buying it, why a shiny new planner might not actually be the answer to your prayers, and what it really takes to get organised in 2024.
Episode 13: Why productivity happens before you take action
What if taking action was actually getting in the way of your productivity? In this week’s episode of Unfrazzle I share why there’s more to getting stuff done than meets the eye. And why too much doing could actually be holding you back.
Episode 12: Why are your ideas stuck on the backburner?
Over the years I’ve seen way too many brilliant projects and ideas stuck on the backburner when they should be making an impact out in the world. In this week’s episode of Unfrazzle I share the cycle many business owners get stuck in that leaves them surrounded by half-finished projects. Does it feel familiar to you too?
Episode 11: Busy rushing from this thing to that thing to the other thing?
When you started your business, did you imagine you’d spend every day rushing from one thing to the next to the next? It’s easy to fall into that pattern, particularly when you’re full of brilliant ideas and there’s loads you want to be doing in the world. This week’s episode of Unfrazzle is a gentle invitation to consider what you’re missing when you’re always in a hurry.
Episode 10: Are you noticing what works?
We’re all very good at spotting when things aren’t working, but are you paying enough attention to what DOES work? In this week’s episode of Unfrazzle I challenge you to counter your in-built negativity bias and see what that does for your productivity.
Episode 9: Ever feel you're playing catch up?
When things don’t go according to plan and you’re behind where you wanted to be, do you feel like you need to catch up? In today’s episode of Unfrazzle I explain why I don’t think that’s helpful, and what you can do instead.
Episode 8: Riding the emotional rollercoaster
It can be hard to stay on track when life throws you a curveball. So what do you do when emotions are running high? Hide under your duvet and wait for it to pass, or do your best to recalibrate. In this episode I share why it’s ok if things don’t go according to plan, and how two heads are often better than one.