Flying Solo

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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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Episodes
  • BEST OF 2024: Rethinking resilience: Emotional wellbeing in a time of uncertainty

    BEST OF 2024: Rethinking resilience: Emotional wellbeing in a time of uncertainty
    Jan 9 2025
    Joe Pane is a seasoned psychologist and sociologist who has been aiding businesses and individuals in navigating uncertainty for over twenty years. Pane is the creator of the emotional fitness formula and is an authority on mindset. His new book, Courage To Be You, is filled with valuable advice on reframing feelings around uncertainty for a happier healthier existence. Key Topics: Emotional Fitness and Resilience: - Understanding the emotional fitness formula and its five core principles - Overcoming desensitization to the term "resilience" - Cultivating hope on both macro and micro levels - Integrating ambition into meaning for resilience Strategies for Emotional Wellness: - Engaging in meaningful hobbies aligned with values - Implementing morning rituals for emotional fitness - Reevaluating busyness and prioritizing impactful activities - Setting up positive morning rituals to shift psychological shorelines toward positivity Self-Care and Prioritisation - Starting the day with "me time" for improved emotional fitness - Reevaluating daily tasks and focusing on impactful activities - Being loyal to personal values and creating boundaries - Prioritizing self-respect and self-care in the morning routine. Time-stamped Overview 00:00 Book on mastering uncertainty after 18 years. 03:26 Emotional fitness formula for navigating uncertainty's 5 principles. 06:33 Transition from ambition to meaning; navigating life. 11:31 Values are emotional compasses influencing decision-making. 14:53 Creating clean and healthy perspective for resilience. 18:51 Macro and micro hope: two levels explained. 21:38 Creating momentum with structure for emotional fitness. 24:21 Daily reset shapes day, prioritize morning rituals. 26:55 Set a low bar for entry, prioritize. 30:12 Initiating a morning me-time challenge for listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • BEST OF 2024: How to unleash your personal strengths for business growth

    BEST OF 2024: How to unleash your personal strengths for business growth
    Jan 2 2025
    In this episode, host Cec Busby is joined by Charlotte Blair, the founder of Strength Partners and author of Career Unstuck. Together, they dive into the intricacies of internal voices, self-assurance, and the power of community. Charlotte shares invaluable insights on managing limiting beliefs, harnessing personal strengths, and the transformative impact of building meaningful connections. Join us as we uncover practical tools and techniques for personal development and discover the courage to ask for help and navigate career and business obstacles. Key Topics 1. Managing Internal Voices and Emotions - Acknowledging and understanding the different voices in one's head - Empowering oneself to choose which voices drive one's decisions - Developing a growth mindset to learn and grow from challenges - Dealing with fight-flight-freeze responses and triggers, as per David Rock's SCARF model 2. Balancing Aspirations and Priorities for Business Owners - Managing limited resources as a business owner - Exploring practical tools and techniques for personal development in career and relationships - Personal experiences and insights into career struggles - Addressing limiting beliefs and imposter syndrome 3. Building Community and Support - The importance of networking and collaboration for solo workers - Cultivating connections and networking online - Virtual collaboration and increased hunger for connection post-pandemic - Transformative power of building relationships and cherishing virtual connections 4. Using Personal Strengths to Meet Goals - Discovering and naming personal values and strengths - Identifying talent through activities that bring fulfillment - Navigating roadblocks by intentional use of strengths - Seeking support systems like mentors and peer reviews Timestanped overview 00:00 Identifying and prioritizing values for motivation. 04:14 Finding talent through passion and time perception. 06:43 Solopreneurship requires intentional navigation and outsourcing. 12:07 Overcoming doubts to write a successful book. 13:52 Goal, reality, options, and the way forward. Coaching vs counselling for future and past. 19:24 Overcoming fears and doubts to move forward. 22:34 Autonomy, relatedness, and fairness influence feelings and behaviours. 25:42 Coaches collaborate, barter, and find mutual benefits. 28:50 Connect, reach out, and network effectively. 33:19 Book offers practical advice and recommendations for change. 34:36 Overcoming fear and seeking help is rewarding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 mins
  • BEST OF 2024: From burnout to balance: Strategies for wellbeing

    BEST OF 2024: From burnout to balance: Strategies for wellbeing
    Dec 26 2024
    Vesna Hrsto is a dedicated naturopath who has overcome burnout in her own business to continue helping others with their health and wellness. From a young age, she knew that she wanted to pursue a career in natural medicine and has been committed to her passion. Her experience with burnout has shaped her approach to her work, and she now strives to help others prevent and recover from similar experiences. From dietary changes to mental and emotional stress management, this conversation delves into practical approaches to maintaining physical and mental health amidst the demands of entrepreneurship. Key Topics Understanding and Addressing Burnout - Vesna's personal experience with burnout - Warning signs of burnout - Impact of chronic stress on physical and mental health - Importance of self-care and recovery Managing Stress through Nutrition - Impact of diet on stress hormones and energy levels - Dietary changes to reduce stress - Supplements for managing stress - Importance of regular meals and healthy cooking Understanding and Managing Mental Stress - Coaching and meditation for mental stress reduction - Draining effects of mental and emotional stress on energy - Role of attitude and perspective in stress management - Practical approaches to quieting the mind Physical Health and Stress Management - Role of exercise in managing stress - Benefits of daily exercise and strength training - Balancing hormones and setting up routines for better physical health - Regular checkups and obtaining basic pathology tests Building Healthy Habits and Preventing Burnout - Establishing healthy habits to prevent burnout recurrence - Motivation and energy from seeing results of healthy habits - Importance of proper nutrition, exercise, bedtime, and routine in preventing burnout Timestamped overview: 00:00 Struggled with work and stress, led to burnout. 05:31 Manage physical stress with diet and habits. 09:21 Mental and emotional stress impact energy levels. 12:10 Maintaining clarity in mind enhances productivity. 14:48 Balancing downtime while running a thriving business. 18:08 Self-care is crucial to show up better. 21:27 Recommend pathology test, reduce stress, take action. 25:28 Eating breakfast reduces stress and boosts metabolism. 30:00 Creating energy-shift habits for motivation and progress. 33:41 Success comes from simplicity, one step at a time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 mins

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