The Debra Shepherd Podcast

Debra Shepherd
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Welcome to The Debra Shepherd Podcast. The Debra Shepherd Podcast is for women who want to lead well, show up confidently, and create success on their own terms — all whilst experiencing more ease, joy, and meaning in both life and business. Through a mix of personal development, mindset, and business insights, the show provides practical tips, tools, strategies, and stories to help you reconnect with yourself, elevate your visibility, and build a life and business that truly reflect who you are. Listen to episodes and conversations with extraordinary women in business, as they share their personal journeys of passion, purpose, courage, resilience, and impact — giving you inspiration, guidance, and real-world strategies to lead meaningfully and make your mark. Debra Shepherd is a Visibility Coach and Certified Human Design Specialist for leaders, entrepreneurs and business owners. For over 25 years, Debra has helped purpose-driven leaders, entrepreneurs, small business owners and brands to communicate meaningfully whilst coaching them on how to elevate their visibility for deeper connection, greater influence and lasting impact. 'Debra's conversations are so genuine and inspiring. Real conversations and practical insights, and a softer, kinder outlook on business and life. Highly recommended. Five Stars'. Thank you for tuning in. Instagram @_DebraShepherd www.debrashepherd.com.au

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    211: How To Increase Your Visibility On LinkedIn With Kate Merryweather

    I'm honoured to welcome LinkedIn Coach, Kate Merryweather to The Debra Shepherd Podcast. Kate teaches small business owners how to show up and get leads and sales on LinkedIn without being pushy or annoying. Kate has built her own successful business with LinkedIn and has helped hundreds of small business owners do the same. With an honest, blunt, no-nonsense approach Kate gives real tips, insights and strategies to help you increase your visibility and make the most of LinkedIn.  HIGHLIGHTS Kate talks about what meaningful living means and looks like for her.  From a successful career in PR to freelance copywriting and now a LinkedIn Coach, Kate shares her story and talks about her business and how she helps she people get visible on LinkedIn in a way that feels comfortable, natural and authentic.  What holds many small business owners, founders and personal brands back from building their visibility on LinkedIn.  How LinkedIn has evolved and what's working on the platform now (at the time of this recording).  The content gap on LinkedIn.  Common mistakes leaders, business owners and personal brands make on LinkedIn. Top tips for elevating your visibility and building your personal brand on LinkedIn.  Plus, more! SHOW NOTES Get all episode show notes here:   www.debrashepherd.com.au/debra-shepherd-podcast   CONNECT WITH KATE www.katemerryweather.com.au Connect with Kate on LinkedIn CONNECT WITH DEBRA Connect with Debra on Instagram @_DebraShepherd Book a Foundational Human Design Session Learn more and apply for Visibility Coaching

    36 min

  2. 30 APR

    210: The Most Overlooked Leadership Advantage

    Want to know the most overlooked leadership advantage? Join me for this quick conversation on The Debra Shepherd Podcast. Thank you for tuning in. SHOW NOTES   Get all episode show notes here:   www.debrashepherd.com.au/debra-shepherd-podcast   CONNECT WITH DEBRA Connect with Debra on Instagram @_DebraShepherd Book a Foundational Human Design Session Learn more and apply for Visibility Coaching

    10 min

  3. 22 APR

    209: The Business Cost of Being Out of Alignment

    Join me for this solo episode on The Debra Shepherd Podcast, where I talk about the business cost of being out of alignment if you're a leader, entrepreneur or business owner. Thank you for tuning in. SHOW NOTES   Get all episode show notes here:   www.debrashepherd.com.au/debra-shepherd-podcast   CONNECT WITH DEBRA Connect with Debra on Instagram @_DebraShepherd Book a Foundational Human Design Session Learn more and apply for Visibility Coaching

    8 min

  4. 16 APR

    208: How to Be a Successful Presenter and Media Spokesperson with Theresa Miller

    I'm excited to welcome Theresa Miller to The Debra Shepherd Podcast.  Theresa provides media training and public speaking coaching in Australia. She has more than 30 years' experience as a journalist, trainer, presenter, author and lecturer.   Theresa has coached hundreds of people across all industries in the art of presenting, mastering media interviews, and writing and pitching media releases.  As a television journalist, Theresa worked as a reporter, producer and presenter in Britain, Switzerland and Australia, including Sky News-UK, Good Morning Britain, CNN and the Zurich-based European Business Channel.  In Australia, she reported on-camera for Channels Seven, Nine, ABC and SBS-TV, including Channel Seven's prime time Australia's Most Wanted. Theresa also produced on Radio National for Life Matters.  During the 2000 Olympic Games, Theresa was a special media adviser to the Lord Mayor of Sydney.  Theresa is the author of three books: Speak Up – how to be a successful presenter and media spokesperson; Making Babies – Personal IVF Stories and a novel, The Spin Doctor's Wife.   In this episode, Theresa shares her story and we talk about her latest book, Speak Up – how to be a successful presenter and media spokesperson. HIGHLIGHTS Theresa shares her thoughts on what it means to create a meaningful life. Theresa talks about her career in journalism and what led her to start her business, TM Media. Why it's important for leaders, entrepreneurs, business owners and subject matter experts to step up and speak publicly. Why Theresa wrote, Speak Up – how to be a successful presenter and media spokesperson. Theresa shares practical tips for building confidence, overcoming nerves, and the fear of public speaking. According to the Women in Media Gender Scorecard, "only 30 per cent of expert sources quoted in news stories are women". Theresa shares her thoughts and talks about what we can do to change this. With the rise of in-person speaking events, podcasts, panels, webinars and media commentary, communication skills are a must for every professional, leader, entrepreneur, business owner and subject matter expert. The importance of hearing and seeing the voices that best represent the society we live in. The impact AI is having on media and communications. Leaning into the lesson of what it means to be human in our head, our heart and our hands. Practical tips and strategies for your next speaking or media opportunity. How Theresa reconnects and creates space for herself. Theresa talks about her upcoming workshop in Sydney on 7 May 2026. Plus, more! SHOW NOTES Get all episode show notes here:   www.debrashepherd.com.au/debra-shepherd-podcast   CONNECT WITH THERESA www.theresamiller.com.au Follow Theresa on Instagram @tm_mediatrainer Connect with Theresa on LinkedIn Join Theresa's free workshop in Sydney at Waverly Library on 7 May 2026. Register here. CONNECT WITH DEBRA Connect with Debra on Instagram @_DebraShepherd Book a Foundational Human Design Session Learn more and apply for Visibility Coaching

    44 min

  5. 8 APR

    207: Leading With Clarity, Confidence and Purpose

    In today's conversation on The Debra Shepherd Podcast, we're talking about leading with clarity, confidence and purpose. In this episode, I invite you to think about leadership differently. Thank you for tuning in. SHOW NOTES   Get all episode show notes here:   www.debrashepherd.com.au/debra-shepherd-podcast   CONNECT WITH DEBRA Connect with Debra on Instagram @_DebraShepherd Book a Foundational Human Design Session Learn more and apply for Visibility Coaching

    8 min

  6. 1 APR

    206: Human Design, Visibility and The Shift I've Made in Business

    In this quick conversation on The Debra Shepherd Podcast, I'm talking about Human Design, visibility, and a few exciting updates I've made in my business this year to better support you. Thank you for tuning in. SHOW NOTES   Get all episode show notes here:   www.debrashepherd.com.au/debra-shepherd-podcast   CONNECT WITH DEBRA Connect with Debra on Instagram @_DebraShepherd Book a Foundational Human Design Session Learn more and apply for Visibility Coaching

    10 min

  7. 11 FEB

    205: Are You Creating Noise Or Resonance?

    If you listen to The Debra Shepherd Podcast, you're most likely a thought leader, expert, coach, consultant or personal brand who wants more influence and impact and to do this elevating your visibility is essential. So, I have a question for you today, when it comes to elevating your visibility, are you creating noise or are you creating resonance?   Join me for this quick conversation on The Debra Shepherd Podcast.  SHOW NOTES   Get all episode show notes here:   www.debrashepherd.com.au/debra-shepherd-podcast   CONNECT WITH DEBRA www.debrashepherd.com.au Instagram @_DebraShepherd   Work With Debra Join the interest list for the Aligned Visibility Masterclass

    7 min

  8. 28 JAN

    204: The Power of Hypnotherapy with Vanessa Donlan

    I'm excited to welcome Vanessa Donlan to The Debra Shepherd Podcast.  Vanessa is a clinical hypnotherapist, and nervous system focused practitioner, who supports women through periods of dis-regulation, and subconscious change. With a background in holistic health, Vanessa helps women move from survival mode, into grounded confidence and clarity.   Vanessa is the author of Midlife Magic - Manifestation, Hypnosis and Motivation, and the creator of The 5-Day Blueprints, combining clinical hypnotherapy, nervous system regulation, and practical tools to create lasting change. Vanessa's work is grounded, compassionate, and deeply focused on helping women feel safe, calm, and connected to themselves again.  In this episode, Vanessa shares her story. Vanessa talks about the incredible power of hypnotherapy for creating real transformation. Highlights  From a successful career in modelling and television to entrepreneurship, Vanessa shares her business story.   How Vanessa always used holistic therapies to help her navigate life.  Vanessa talks about some of the myths surrounding hypnotherapy. She explains what hypnotherapy is and what it isn't. Did you know we hypnotise ourselves daily? How hypnotherapy helped Vanessa reconnect to herself.   Your subconscious mind, stress, and using your breath to centre yourself.  The difference between hypnosis and meditation.  Why affirmations and a positive mindset alone, don't create real transformation. Vanessa talks about how change doesn't arrive; it's built. Why Vanessa wrote Midlife Magic - Manifestation, Hypnosis and Motivation. Plus, more!   SHOW NOTES Get all episode show notes here:   www.debrashepherd.com.au/debra-shepherd-podcast     CONNECT WITH VANESSA DONLAN www.vanessadonlanhypnotherapy.com Instagram @VanessaDonlan_Hypnotherapy   CONNECT WITH DEBRA www.debrashepherd.com.au Instagram @_DebraShepherd   Work With Debra

    34 min
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Welcome to The Debra Shepherd Podcast. The Debra Shepherd Podcast is for women who want to lead well, show up confidently, and create success on their own terms — all whilst experiencing more ease, joy, and meaning in both life and business. Through a mix of personal development, mindset, and business insights, the show provides practical tips, tools, strategies, and stories to help you reconnect with yourself, elevate your visibility, and build a life and business that truly reflect who you are. Listen to episodes and conversations with extraordinary women in business, as they share their personal journeys of passion, purpose, courage, resilience, and impact — giving you inspiration, guidance, and real-world strategies to lead meaningfully and make your mark. Debra Shepherd is a Visibility Coach and Certified Human Design Specialist for leaders, entrepreneurs and business owners. For over 25 years, Debra has helped purpose-driven leaders, entrepreneurs, small business owners and brands to communicate meaningfully whilst coaching them on how to elevate their visibility for deeper connection, greater influence and lasting impact. 'Debra's conversations are so genuine and inspiring. Real conversations and practical insights, and a softer, kinder outlook on business and life. Highly recommended. Five Stars'. Thank you for tuning in. Instagram @_DebraShepherd www.debrashepherd.com.au

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  • Creator
    Debra Shepherd
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    200
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Liquid Mango Consulting Pty Ltd 2025
  • Show Website
    The Debra Shepherd Podcast