Big Dreams Great Teams ‪®‬ Paula Maidens

In this episode, Paula Maidens dives into a common challenge many business owners face: struggling to find the right candidates for their job openings. Paula reveals that the issue often lies not with the availability of talent but with the way job advertisements are written. She shares valuable insights on how to craft compelling job ads that effectively communicate the role, reflect business values, and attract the right candidates.HighlightsWhy the problem with hiring is often re...

Welcome to our brand new Client Lessons series.These are short sharp episodes where Paula Maidens draws on her client coaching calls each week to share a key lesson, learning or tip in a way that is quick and easy for you to digest.Client Lesson SummaryEntrepreneurs and business owners of all sizes often struggle with delegating tasks, especially when it comes to delegating the management of their emails.Today’s lesson dives into how you can keep this simple by identifying repetitive tasks an...

In this episode, Paula Maidens delves into the essential strategies for achieving hiring success as a small business owner in 2024. With over 17 years of HR and recruitment experience, Paula shares invaluable insights into how to confidently hire employees, ensuring your team performs at its best. Whether you're looking to hire your first team member or improve your hiring process, this episode is packed with actionable tips tailored for small business owners.Key TakeawaysUnderstand...

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 imp...

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 y...

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...