Beat burnout, and build your personal brand

Struggling to stay focused in an ‘always-on ‘work culture? In this episode, productivity and time management expert Donna McGeorge explains how constant busyness drives burnout - and why building a 15% buffer, setting boundaries, and reducing digital distractions can boost performance and decision-…

Disinformation at work. Plus: Remarkable experiences to build client trust

Two challenges many businesses face are: how do we build a culture of honesty? And how do we create client experiences that truly build trust? First up, Dominic Thurbon, author of To Be Honest and director at Alchemy Labs, explains how disinformation shows up inside workplaces. He also outlines wh…

Self-publishing vs commercial publishing for business authors. Plus: how to scale

Two questions entrepreneurs often face are: should I write a book? And how do I actually scale my business? First up in today’s episode, business book publisher Lesley Williams – from Major Street Imprint at Rockpool Publishing – outlines the pros and cons of self-publishing versus commercial or t…

Rethinking time management advice - and should your business consider solar?

Feeling busy but still falling behind? In this episode of Business Essentials, we explore smarter ways to work and compete in a changing business landscape. First, time management expert, bestselling author and speaker Donna McGeorge explains why classic time-management advice often fails busy lead…

The leadership disconnection crisis - and how to turn online reviews into leads

What do employee disconnection and customer reviews have in common? This episode’s guests say both can pose a threat to trust – but handled well, they can really supercharge business performance. Melinda McCormack, founder of Impact with Empathy, first joins host Grace Jennings-Edquist to explore …

Family business challenges in 2026 - and physical retail’s comeback

Is physical retail really booming again? And separately, what can family businesses teach us about longevity? In this episode, CEO of the Family Business Association Catherine Sayer shares insights on governance, communication, succession, and how successful family enterprises modernise without lo…

"Shark" Dorry Kordahi on success as a founder. Plus: is digital marketing worth it?

What does it really take to build a successful business – and could your marketing budget be working against you? First up in this week’s episode, entrepreneur Dorry Kordahi shares his journey from humble beginnings to launching DKM Blue in his parents’ garage and growing Swanky Socks into a globa…

Tracking the right marketing metrics, and conversations to change culture

Are you tracking the right metrics - and having the right conversations? In this week’s episode, digital marketing expert Jason Le explains why many businesses rely on “vanity metrics” that look impressive but don’t reflect real performance. As Founder and Director at JNRY Digital, Jason shares how…

The risks of not embracing AI. Plus, communication during growth

Is your business ready for AI - and your team ready for growth? Our first guest on this week’s episode, AI enthusiast and business strategist Kelvin Wiggins, explains why failing to adopt AI puts businesses at risk - including from rising costs and shrinking customer expectations. As CEO of AI Co…

Olympian Bronte Campbell on sustainable activewear. Plus, tackling "AI workslop"

Building eco-friendly brands and tackling the downsides of AI are timely issues in the business world – and we’ve got both covered in this week’s episode. First, we dive in with Olympian-turned-founder Bronte Campbell, who shares how frustration with traditional activewear led her to co-found sust…