Big Dreams Great Teams ‪®‬ Paula Maidens

In this episode of Big Dreams Great Teams‪®‬, I am joined by Aubrey Nation, a Registered Nurse, Yoga and Meditation Teacher and Wellness Expert who specialises in Functional Genetic Testing. Aubrey shares her insights on personalised health, functional genetic testing and what the impact of stress can be on our health as entrepreneurs. 


We discuss the different types of stress, the role of genes in stress response, and share some practical tips for managing stress. We also explore the importance of optimising circadian rhythm, staying hydrated, and balancing blood sugar levels. 


Highlights
How stress can influence your business performance and decision-making abilities.Why optimising circadian rhythm, staying hydrated, and balancing blood sugar levels are key factors in managing stress and improving overall health as an entrepreneur. How functional genetic testing can provide insights into your genetic makeup and help tailor nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle strategies to optimise your health and enhance your business performance.How stress can impact you in various ways, including digestion, metabolism, nervous system, immune system, and the reproductive system.How understanding one's genetic predispositions can empower you to make informed choices and take proactive steps to support your well-being.Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Aubrey Nation and Functional Genetic Testing
06:06 Understanding the Impact of Stress
13:18 Different Types of Stress
24:15 Key Tips for Entrepreneurs
28:40 The Power of Personalized Health


Connect with Aubrey Nation:
Learn more about Body Blueprint: https://www.aubreynation.com/bodyblueprint/
Website:www.aubreynation.com
Instagram:@aubreynation


Connect with Paula: 


Website:www.paulamaidens.com 
Instagram:@paulamaidensconsulting
Facebook: @paulamaidensbuildingawesometeams 

In this episode, I discuss the relationship between a high performing team and culture. There are many different ways of looking at this and I explore the questions of ‘does high performance come from a good culture?’ Or, ‘does culture drive high performance?’


I explore how they are interdependent, with each influencing and reinforcing the other. I talk about why it is important to look at both because an awesome culture does not form itself, it is formed by you as the leader and the rest of your team.


I share some real-life examples and questions to support you in assessing your team’s performance and the culture in your business so that you can make the changes you need to have a thriving team, that you want and deserve.


Highlights


What the relationship is between high performance and culture.How high performance and culture influence and reinforce each other.How a strong culture shapes attitudes and behaviours, laying the foundation for high performance.How high performance drives a positive culture by encouraging communication, collaboration and innovation.To create a thriving team, it is important to focus on both culture and high performance.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction: The Relationship Between High Performance and Culture
05:20 Chapter 2: How High Performance Drives a Positive Culture
11:48 Conclusion: The Interdependence of High Performance and Culture


LINKS:


Book a Dream Team Discovery Call


Connect with Paula: 


Website:www.paulamaidens.com 
Instagram:@paulamaidensconsulting
Facebook: @paulamaidensbuildingawesometeams 

In this episode, I discuss the importance of fostering an environment in your business where team members feel empowered to take initiative and make decisions, particularly in busy or peak times.
I talk about why giving permission and creating psychological safety for team members is important for your business, and how it allows them to make executive decisions and show initiative. I talk about the significance of team members feeling comfortable to make decisions and discuss the concept that mistakes are inevitable, and valuable for your business growth. 

I share some personal examples where my team members' proactive decisions have been both successful and unsuccessful, and talk about how to support your team members through the learning process. I highlight the importance of clarifying roles, decision-making processes, and boundaries to minimise errors and maximise your team’s performance. 


Highlights
How to foster an environment where team members feel empowered to take initiative and make decisions.Why giving permission and creating psychological safety for team members is important for your business.How to create an environment where team members feel comfortable to make decisions.Why mistakes are inevitable, but are valuable for your business growth. How to clarify decision-making scope and set limits and boundaries.Examples where team members' proactive decisions have been both successful and unsuccessful.How to invest in improving your team’s performance and your leadership effectiveness.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Overview
07:43 Creating Psychological Safety
13:24 Learning from Mistakes
26:48 Introducing Elevate: Investing in Team Performance


LINKS:
Learn more about Elevate Group Mentoring here.
Apply for Elevate Group Mentoring here.
Book a call to chat about Elevate Group Mentoring here. 


Connect with Paula: 
Website:www.paulamaidens.com 
Instagram:@paulamaidensconsulting
Facebook: @paulamaidensbuildingawesometeams 

Today, I discuss the four characteristics of an effective team and how to identify whether your team is operating efficiently (or not!). I share the reasons why having regular conversations with your team about expectations and decision-making is important if you want your team to operate effectively and in a spacious way.
I talk about how to understand the timings and spaciousness of your team, and how to identify if what you are experiencing right now in your business and with your team is related to capacity, planning, or skill-related issues. 
Working on your team and making them more efficient, more effective, and more cohesive will only make things better for you and your business in the long run, and will help you to scale with ease. 

Highlights
Learn the four characteristics of an effective team.Learn how to identify whether your team is operating efficiently (or not!)Why teams with real responsibilities take ownership of their tasks, think about the bigger picture, and problem-solve.What working in a spacious way really means for your business. How to have equal contribution within your team where everyone has an important role and is valued.How to have a workplace culture that fosters proactive thinking, and positive energy.Why working on your team and making them more efficient, more effective and more cohesive will only make things better for you and your business.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction: The Importance of Team Effectiveness
03:41 Chapter 1: Real Responsibilities
04:09 Chapter 2: Working in a Spacious Way
04:35 Chapter 3: Equal Contribution
06:02 Chapter 4: An Efficient and Upbeat Vibe
15:51 Chapter 5: Introducing Elevate


LINKS:


Elevate Group Mentoring
Learn more about Elevate Group Mentoring here
Apply for Elevate Group Mentoring here


Connect with Paula: 
Website:www.paulamaidens.com 
Instagram:@paulamaidensconsulting
Facebook: @paulamaidensbuildingawesometeams

Book a Dream Team Discovery Call

In this episode, I discuss two common business challenges that have been a theme for many of my clients in the first quarter of 2024. I talk about how to manage team members you feel are performing at an average or below-average level, and how to evaluate your team costs and efficiency, particularly in the context of potential changes in revenue.

I share the reasons why it’s important for you to recognise and address team performance issues early on so that you can prevent it from negatively impacting your business, and why you should have an understanding of where your team members are spending their time. In this episode, I share lots of real-life examples to help you reflect and identify areas of your team that could be improved so that you can feel confident in having open conversations about optimising productivity and overall team performance.

Highlights
Why addressing average or below-average team members  is crucial to maintaining a high-performing team.Why understanding where team members spend their time helps to identify inefficiencies and areas for improvement.How to regularly evaluate team costs and efficiencies, especially when facing potential changes in revenue.How to have open and supportive conversations with team members to increase productivity, and overall team performance. LINKS:
Book a Dream Team Discovery Call


Connect with Paula: 
Website: www.paulamaidens.com 
Instagram: @paulamaidensconsulting
Facebook: @paulamaidensbuildingawesometeams 

In this episode, I talk about how to determine appropriate pay structures for your team members, and how it can impact your team dynamics and business outcomes. I explore some of the intricacies of underpaying and overpaying for a role, and explain why it is important to align pay rates with market research, financial feasibility, and the role's inherent value within your business.

From assessing hiring challenges to considering future potential and seeking objective advice, I share how to navigate pay decisions in your business, and how to apply a balanced approach that will help to foster growth, profitability, and employee satisfaction in your business.

Highlights
The 4 main areas to consider when choosing a salary for a role in your business.How paying team members appropriately can positively impact team dynamics and your business performance.Why market research is crucial to understanding current pay rates for similar roles.When to seek objective advice to refine pay decisions.Why it's important to identify rare or specialised skill sets in the market.Why business profitability and cash flow are a big part of this equation.
Chapters
00:00 The Importance of Getting Pay Right
01:25 Pay Does Not Equal Happiness or Productivity
06:40 Consider Finances and Profitability
09:01 The Hiring Wobbles: Importance of Knowing Your Numbers
12:30 Profitable Growth and Hiring Order
15:49 Additional Factors to Consider: Difficulty of Hiring and Value of the Role
23:51 The Role of Intuition and Feeling
26:45 Conclusion and Invitation for Further Assistance


LINKS:


Book a Dream Team Discovery Call


Connect with Paula: 


Website: www.paulamaidens.com 
Instagram:@paulamaidensconsulting
Facebook: @paulamaidensbuildingawesometeams