4 DAYS AGO

Write the Book: How to Turn Your Expertise into the Next Big Opportunity with Gillian Whitney

As a business owner, you already have a book inside you — you just haven't organised it yet. In a world dominated by social media, short-form content and highlight reels, do business books still matter? The short answer: absolutely. Books can open doors that no amount of video content or social media ever will, as emphasised by our guest, Gillian Whitney. As a six-time author and professional book coach, Gillian will unveil why a book holds the key to new opportunities, how to overcome the mental block, and what to do first. Writer or not, you'll leave this episode ready to lay down that first chapter. Key Moments: Why Books Still Matter in a World of Social Media (1:27)Publishing Opens Doors Immediately (3:55)Gillian's 21-Year-Long Writer's Bock (5:01)How to Choose Which Book to Write (8:46)Start With a Lead Magnet, Expand Into a Book (10:01)Why You Don't Have to Write to Be an Author (11:37)The Reason You're Likely Two-Thirds Done Already (12:13)AI's Place in Writing a Book (12:40)AI Is Your Admin Assistant, Not Your Ghostwriter (14:12)Alternative ways to Author a Book (15:33)How to Find What's Holding You Back (6:46)Identifying Your Ideal Reader (24:37)Three Questions to Ask Yourself Before Starting (26:07)Gillian's Kitchen Bench Moment (30:01) About Gillian: Gillian Whitney is a Business Book Coach and Author Visibility Strategist who helps experts and consultants turn their knowledge into published books that build authority and attract clients. A six-time author and podcast host, she developed her Easy Peasy system after spending 21 years navigating the publishing journey herself. Having coached hundreds of professionals through writing, self-publishing, and LinkedIn visibility strategy, Gillian's mission is simple: help business professionals become the obvious expert in their market — one book at a time. Resources Mentioned: What Book Should I Write?, Gillian WhitneyGillian's WebsiteHow to Feel More Comfortable on Camera, Gillian WhitneyEasy Peasy Books (Gillian's book coach service) Gillian's Favourite Reads: Big Magic — Elizabeth GilbertThe Alchemist — Paulo Coelho Not sure what's holding you back...? Every entrepreneur faces invisible blockers. Discover which one is at play for you so you can move forward with confidence. Take the free Homegrown CEO Blocker Quiz now. It’s quick, free, and gives you instant clarity on where to focus next. Follow this link to get started: https://liv-5cmyfuaf.scoreapp.com Join our community! Become a member of our online community and get exclusive bonus episodes, access to new episodes before general release, and premium PDFs of every episode’s key takeaways. You'll also receive practical tools and resources to fuel your professional journey, including guided challenges, forums and live sessions. Most importantly, you'll be part of a supportive network of entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals, brought together by a mutual desire to learn from and support one another. Join now using the promo code PODCAST for 50% off your first two months! Click the link to register: https://homegrown-ceo.mn.co/landing/ Got a lesson to share? We are always happy to hear from inspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders! If your journey could pass on some pearls of wisdom, please do get in touch about joining us as a guest: liv@homegrown.ceo Mentioned in this episode: Bonus Content For access to this episode's bonus content, including more of our conversation and a downloadable PDF of the key takeaways, join our thriving online community. Make new connections, build lasting habits, and become part of an exciting new network. Start your 7 day free trial now, and use the promo code PODCAST at the checkout for 50% off your first two months. Join the Community

36 min

10 MAY

Find the Genius in the Room: How to Unlock the Talent Hiding in Your Team with Shannon Malone deBenedictis

Nurturing talent isn’t optional; it’s how you future-proof your business. When it comes to developing a strong team, the best leaders know how to spot, match and encourage the strengths of each person. To do that, you need to understand who you're working with. Joined by Emmy award-winning filmmaker Shannon Malone deBenedictis, this episode will explore her experience of doing just that. From identifying which people will make the best leaders, to allowing juniors to experiment while ensuring a project's success, you'll come away from this brilliant conversation with a completely new way to look at your team. Key Takeaways: Building a Complementary Team (1:33)The Best Leader Isn't Always the Best Performer (4:00)What Makes a Great Leader (5:17)The Art of Nurturing Your Team (8:26)Never Throw Someone Under the Bus (9:08)Calibrate the Leash to the Stakes (12:00)Tailor the Leash to the Individual (14:03)The Power of Honest Feedback (16:54)Stay Curious About Your People (23:36)Recommended Leadership Reading (24:02)Stop Trying to Be the Best — Bring Out the Best (26:42)Shannon's Kitchen Bench Moment (28:40) About Shannon: Shannon spent over two decades in television and media — moving from talent representation to editing, producing, senior producing, and development. Having worked with major networks including Discovery, National Geographic, and Netflix, Shannon is proud to have two Emmy Awards to her name, including for Secrets of the Whales and Penguin Town. She now runs Padlin Creative, a consultancy covering development, production, workshops, public speaking, and women’s empowerment. Resources Mentioned: Winnie the Pooh on Management, Roger E Allen (2011)Likeable Badass: How Women Get the Success They Deserve, Alison Fragale (2026) Not sure what's holding you back...? Every entrepreneur faces invisible blockers. Discover which one is at play for you so you can move forward with confidence. Take the free Homegrown CEO Blocker Quiz now. It’s quick, free, and gives you instant clarity on where to focus next. Follow this link to get started: https://liv-5cmyfuaf.scoreapp.com Join our community! Become a member of our online community and get exclusive bonus episodes, access to new episodes before general release, and premium PDFs of every episode’s key takeaways. You'll also receive practical tools and resources to fuel your professional journey, including guided challenges, forums and live sessions. Most importantly, you'll be part of a supportive network of entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals, brought together by a mutual desire to learn from and support one another. Join now using the promo code PODCAST for 50% off your first two months! Click the link to register: https://homegrown-ceo.mn.co/landing/ Got a lesson to share? We are always happy to hear from inspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders! If your journey could pass on some pearls of wisdom, please do get in touch about joining us as a guest: liv@homegrown.ceo Mentioned in this episode: Bonus Content For access to this episode's bonus content, including more of our conversation and a downloadable PDF of the key takeaways, join our thriving online community. Make new connections, build lasting habits, and become part of an exciting new network. Start your 7 day free trial now, and use the promo code PODCAST at the checkout for 50% off your first two months. Join the Community

34 min

26 APR

Lessons From the Long Way Round: A Personal Development Story with Nathan Turner

Personal growth fuels business growth; real success starts with you. In this episode, we sit down with Nathan Turner — Canadian entrepreneur and mortgage investment expert — to learn from the big transformations of his career. After selling his business at a significant loss in 2009, Nathan channelled some hard lessons into building a thriving mortgage investment business, which today includes an investment fund and an annual conference, all run alongside his wife from home. In our conversation, Nathan opens up about the real turning points that shaped him, from a painful business collapse to a revolutionary shift in mindset. A genuinely honest and inspiring conversation about what personal growth in business really looks like, you'll come away with decision-making strategies, resilience techniques, and a life-affirming mantra you'll take into every business challenge ahead... Key Moments: Nathan's Accidental Path to Entrepreneurship (03:23)Nothing Prepares You Like Doing It (03:53)How a Failed Job Application Sparked a New Direction (05:53)Starting a Business From Scratch (09:04)Overcoming Imposter Syndrome (13:06)The $200k to $20k Collapse (16:55)Making Business Decisions Without Emotion (16:02)Practical Tools for Hard Decisions (21:06)What NOT to Do When Stressed (21:00)Pivoting Into Mortgage Investing (22:16)Finding Purpose by Solving Real People's Problems (26:29)Win-Win Business Thinking (26:45)How to Keep an Open Mind Without Losing Focus (28:21)The Ideas Binder (29:31)You Can Do Anything — Just Not All at Once (30:39)Book Recommendations (32:15)Nathan's Kitchen Bench Moment (35:30) About Nathan: Nathan Turner grew up in Alberta, Canada, and stumbled into entrepreneurship when he and his wife opened a Curves fitness franchise in 2004 after a stint teaching English in Korea. Alongside the franchise, he explored real estate before the 2008 financial crisis pulled him into distressed mortgage investing — a world he discovered at a conference and never looked back from. Nathan’s continued openness to new possibilities has led to a healthy approach to development: learning to adopt new skills and ways of thinking has transformed his career over the years. Resources Mentioned Bailout Riches by Bill BartmannRich Dad Poor Dad by Robert KiyosakiSecrets of the Millionaire Mind by T. Harv EkerThink and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill Not sure what's holding you back...? Every entrepreneur faces invisible blockers. Discover which one is at play for you so you can move forward with confidence. Take the free Homegrown CEO Blocker Quiz now. It’s quick, free, and gives you instant clarity on where to focus next. Follow this link to get started: https://liv-5cmyfuaf.scoreapp.com Join our community! Become a member of our online community and get exclusive bonus episodes, access to new episodes before general release, and premium PDFs of every episode’s key takeaways. You'll also receive practical tools and resources to fuel your professional journey, including guided challenges, forums and live sessions. Most importantly, you'll be part of a supportive network of entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals, brought together by a mutual desire to learn from and support one another. Join now using the promo code PODCAST for 50% off your first two months! Click the link to register: https://homegrown-ceo.mn.co/landing/ Got a lesson to share? We are always happy to hear from inspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders! If your journey could pass on some pearls of wisdom, please do get in touch about joining us as a guest: liv@homegrown.ceo Mentioned in this episode: Bonus Content For access to this episode's bonus content, including more of our conversation and a downloadable PDF of the key takeaways, join our thriving online community. Make new connections, build lasting habits, and become part of an exciting new network. Start your 7 day free trial now, and use the promo code PODCAST at the checkout for 50% off your first two months. Join the Community

39 min

19 APR

Light On Your Feet: Staying Agile in Business with Jess Hodge

Entrepreneurship is a dynamic game: being adaptable will be your greatest advantage. No business looks the same as it did when it was established. Reacting to market demands, economic shifts, personal challenges and every other hurdle thrown at us as entrepreneurs is what keep a business going. In this episode, we'll explore the essential skills of adaptability and agility in entrepreneurship, with the real-life advice and examples from established business founder Jess Hodge. Throughout the establishment and growth of her award-winning company, Resourceful Living, Jess has remained quick on her feet. From adjusting their offering in response to customer feedback, to rebuilding the operation following an arson attack on their factory, her true resilience is rooted in the knowledge that there is always a solution - there is always a way. Key Moments: Jess's Journey to Resourceful Living (01:44)How Job Loss Sparked an Entrepreneurial Mindset (02:49)Starting a Business From Scratch (08:16)Overcoming Imposter Syndrome (08:54)Staying True to Your Vision While Adapting to the Market (10:21)Making Business Decisions Without Emotion (13:10)Practical Tools for Hard Decisions (15:06)Surviving an Arson Attack (17:50)Back Up and Running in 90 Days (19:33)Grit vs. Perseverance — What's the Difference? (23:02)When to Stop Pushing and Start Listening (24:53)How to Build Genuine Resilience (28:27)Jess's Kitchen Bench Moment (31:41) About Jess: After many years of success in marketing and advertising, a trip to South East Asia changed everything. Seeing the plastic waste wash up on the beaches, Jess made a complete career pivot and founded a recycled plastic startup, Resourceful Living. She has grown the company into an impressive, award-winning business supplying 100% recycled materials to commercial brands across Australia, with expansion into multiple new depots expected soon. Resources: Read more about Resourceful Living: https://resourcefulliving.com.au/ Connect with Jess on LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/jesshodge-resourcefulliving Not sure what's holding you back...? Every entrepreneur faces invisible blockers. Discover which one is at play for you so you can move forward with confidence. Take the free Homegrown CEO Blocker Quiz now. It’s quick, free, and gives you instant clarity on where to focus next. Follow this link to get started: https://liv-5cmyfuaf.scoreapp.com Join our community! Become a member of our online community and get exclusive bonus episodes, access to new episodes before general release, and premium PDFs of every episode’s key takeaways. You'll also receive practical tools and resources to fuel your professional journey, including guided challenges, forums and live sessions. Most importantly, you'll be part of a supportive network of entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals, brought together by a mutual desire to learn from and support one another. Join now using the promo code PODCAST for 50% off your first two months! Click the link to register: https://homegrown-ceo.mn.co/landing/ Got a lesson to share? We are always happy to hear from inspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders! If your journey could pass on some pearls of wisdom, please do get in touch about joining us as a guest: liv@homegrown.ceo Mentioned in this episode: Bonus Content For access to this episode's bonus content, including more of our conversation and a downloadable PDF of the key takeaways, join our thriving online community. Make new connections, build lasting habits, and become part of an exciting new network. Start your 7 day free trial now, and use the promo code PODCAST at the checkout for 50% off your first two months. Join the Community

36 min

12 APR

Be the Driver: How to Stand Out in the AI Revolution with Tahnee Perry

The leaders and professionals who thrive in an AI-integrated world won't be the ones who use it most — they'll be the ones who use it most intentionally. Whether you're a total AI convert, or a more hesitant user, this episode offers an essential discussion on best practices when using it in business. Joined by Tahnee Perry, founder of AI agency A25, expect a clear framework for using AI with intention, practical lessons from her experience rolling it out across teams, and a grounded take on what the future of work actually looks like... Key Moments: The Driver vs. Passenger Framework (02:04)How to Avoid Being a Passenger (03:48)Using AI as a Strategic Thought Partner (05:51)Rolling Out AI in Teams & Organisations (07:11)A Real-World AI Rollout Gone Wrong (09:55)Building Real Time-Saving Workflows (15:04)Keeping Up With the Pace of AI (19:11)Advice for Early-Career Professionals (20:12)What Successful AI-Forward Companies Look Like (24:21)Essential Professional Skills for the AI Era (25:49)Key Takeaways Summary (28:17)Tahnee's Kitchen Bench Moment (29:10) About Tahnee: Tahnee is a long-time marketer who has spent over two decades working with start ups and growth companies in San Francisco. After co-founding and selling a travel start up in 2003, she spotted the early potential of generative AI and launched A25 — an agency dedicated to teaching teams and leaders how to apply AI practically in their day-to-day work. Between running workshops, building automations and helping teams to navigate structural and cultural shifts, Tahnee has become a truly authoritative voice in the implementation of AI at work. Resources Mentioned: Subscribe to Tahnee's NewsletterA25 - Transform your team into AI-powered strategists in days, not years.Anthropic - Anthropic is an AI safety and research company that's working to build reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems.Loveable - Turn ideas into production-ready web apps in minutes. AI handles the build.Replit - Build and deploy software collaboratively with the power of AI.Follow Matt's journey with AI - The Messy Middle Further Resources Tahnee Recommends: The Artificial Intelligence ShowOne Useful ThingMarketing Against the Grain Not sure what's holding you back...? Every entrepreneur faces invisible blockers. Discover which one is at play for you so you can move forward with confidence. Take the free Homegrown CEO Blocker Quiz now. It’s quick, free, and gives you instant clarity on where to focus next. Follow this link to get started: https://liv-5cmyfuaf.scoreapp.com Join our community! Become a member of our online community and get exclusive bonus episodes, access to new episodes before general release, and premium PDFs of every episode’s key takeaways. You'll also receive practical tools and resources to fuel your professional journey, including guided challenges, forums and live sessions. Most importantly, you'll be part of a supportive network of entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals, brought together by a mutual desire to learn from and support one another. Join now using the promo code PODCAST for 50% off your first two months! Click the link to register: https://homegrown-ceo.mn.co/landing/ Got a lesson to share? We are always happy to hear from inspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders! If your journey could pass on some pearls of wisdom, please do get in touch about joining us as a guest: liv@homegrown.ceo Mentioned in this episode: Bonus Content For access to this episode's bonus content, including more of our conversation and a downloadable PDF of the key takeaways, join our thriving online community. Make new connections, build lasting habits, and become part of an exciting new network. Start your 7 day free trial now, and use the promo code PODCAST at the checkout for 50% off your first two months. Join the Community

35 min

5 APR

Burnout Isn't a Badge of Honour: Essential Stress Management Tools with Wendy Alexander

Managing your stress is not merely an act of self-care: it's a key business and leadership skill you absolutely need. Offering essential strategies for managing high workloads and communicating effectively, in this episode we are delighted to welcome author, entrepreneur and life coach Wendy Alexander. After building a high-level career in corporate recruitment, Wendy launched Happy Career Hub to support mid-life professionals, especially menopausal women, to create their Career 2.0. Her mission is to help 1 billion women thrive after menopause and reclaim the lives they were always meant to live. Exploring techniques such as negotiation, mindfulness, delegation, and communication with senior management, listen on as Wendy offers insight into how prioritising emotional wellbeing helps us to remain effective in professional roles. Key Moments: Recognising Stress & The Power of Saying No (2:04)Negotiating Workload & Career Progression (3:32)Data-Driven Communication with Leadership (5:25)Presenting Decisions, Not Just Problems (8:38)Protecting Your Team Under Pressure (9:57)Communicating When Stressed (12:19)Self-Awareness & Asking for Help (13:46)Delegation & Sharing the Load (15:41)Daily Stress Regulation Tactics (18:07)Recap & Key Takeaways (20:37)Wendy's Kitchen Bench Moment (24:43) About Wendy: Wendy walked away from corporate life after feeling burned-out and disconnected, which led her to the thriving career she has built for herself since. Her business, Happy Career Hub, strives to help midlife professionals to regain confidence and balance in their professional lives, offering real-world strategies, mindset shifts and practical tools to make their bold ‘Career 2.0’ a reality. As a survivor of domestic violence, a published author, a former hiring manager in Australia’s top 50 companies, and a woman of colour who grew up in apartheid South Africa, her story of resilience, reinvention and real talk has reached thousands across LinkedIn, YouTube and podcasts. Not sure what's holding you back...? Every entrepreneur faces invisible blockers. Discover which one is at play for you so you can move forward with confidence. Take the free Homegrown CEO Blocker Quiz now. It’s quick, free, and gives you instant clarity on where to focus next. Follow this link to get started: https://liv-5cmyfuaf.scoreapp.com Join our community! Become a member of our online community and get exclusive bonus episodes, access to new episodes before general release, and premium PDFs of every episode’s key takeaways. You'll also receive practical tools and resources to fuel your professional journey, including guided challenges, forums and live sessions. Most importantly, you'll be part of a supportive network of entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals, brought together by a mutual desire to learn from and support one another. Join now using the promo code PODCAST for 50% off your first two months! Click the link to register: https://homegrown-ceo.mn.co/landing/ Got a lesson to share? We are always happy to hear from inspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders! If your journey could pass on some pearls of wisdom, please do get in touch about joining us as a guest: liv@homegrown.ceo Mentioned in this episode: Bonus Content For access to this episode's bonus content, including more of our conversation and a downloadable PDF of the key takeaways, join our thriving online community. Make new connections, build lasting habits, and become part of an exciting new network. Start your 7 day free trial now, and use the promo code PODCAST at the checkout for 50% off your first two months. Join the Community

28 min

16 MAR

Creativity Beyond Artistry: Unlocking Entrepreneurial Innovation with Susie deVille

You don't need to be an artist to be creative... Understanding our innate creativity is the key to unlocking powerful innovation, ideas and problem-solving. This episode will explore the impact of creative activities on our mindset and output as entrepreneurs, from generating fresh ideas, to restoring balance and confidence in ourselves. With insight from Susie deVille, an expert in innovative and creative practices, we'll discover strategies and daily exercises to reawaken our inner creative, with examples of entrepreneurs who saw positive results from doing just that. Key Moments: Susie's Journey into Creativity (1:35)The Five M's Framework (5:38)Real-World Success Story (12:50)How to Get Started with Creativity (16:01)Overcoming Creative Blocks (20:24)Embracing Imperfection (22:35)Key Takeaways (24:55)Susie's Kitchen Bench Moment (25:39)Closing Thoughts (28:24) About Susie: Susie deVille is the dynamic Founder & CEO of the Innovation & Creativity Institute, a trailblazing business coach, and an accomplished artist. With over 30 years of entrepreneurial success, including the creation and sale of a highly profitable real estate firm, Susie is on a mission to empower individuals to tap into their innate creativity, discover their true selves, and unlock their full entrepreneurial potential. As a human behaviour specialist and creative strategist, Susie combines a rich academic background in anthropology and a master’s degree in entrepreneurship. Since 2005, she has been dedicated to researching innovation and creativity, continuously refining her methods to remain at the forefront of her field. She is the author of Buoyant: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Becoming Wildly Successful, Creative, and Free Resources Mentioned and Further Reading: Buoyant: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Becoming Wildly Successful, Creative, and Free, Susie deVille (2022)The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity, Julia Cameron (2020)The Artist's Way Workbook: A Companion to the International BestsellerA Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future, Daniel H. Pink (2006) Not sure what's holding you back...? Every entrepreneur faces invisible blockers. Discover which one is at play for you so you can move forward with confidence. Take the free Homegrown CEO Blocker Quiz now. It’s quick, free, and gives you instant clarity on where to focus next. Follow this link to get started: https://liv-5cmyfuaf.scoreapp.com Join our community! Become a member of our online community and get exclusive bonus episodes, access to new episodes before general release, and premium PDFs of every episode’s key takeaways. You'll also receive practical tools and resources to fuel your professional journey, including guided challenges, forums and live sessions. Most importantly, you'll be part of a supportive network of entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals, brought together by a mutual desire to learn from and support one another. Join now using the promo code PODCAST for 50% off your first two months! Click the link to register: https://homegrown-ceo.mn.co/landing/ Got a lesson to share? We are always happy to hear from inspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders! If your journey could pass on some pearls of wisdom, please do get in touch about joining us as a guest: liv@homegrown.ceo Mentioned in this episode: Bonus Content For access to this episode's bonus content, including more of our conversation and a downloadable PDF of the key takeaways, join our thriving online community. Make new connections, build lasting habits, and become part of an exciting new network. Start your 7 day free trial now, and use the promo code PODCAST at the checkout for 50% off your first two months. Join the Community

32 min

16 MAR

Playing the Long Game: Developing Resilience for Business Longevity with Bant Breen

Resilience is your most valuable asset; it’s what keeps you standing when others fall. Offering strategies for building resilience to sustain long-term business success, this episode will discuss how to bounce back from setbacks and stay focused on long-term goals. Joined by advertising legend Bant Breen, we'll hear lived examples from his entrepreneurial journey, including the significant challenges and resilience strategies that helped him persist and succeed in building his company, Qnary. Key Moments: The Vision Behind Qnary (1:44)Early Struggles and Near-Death Moments (3:31)Going Against Startup Culture (6:25)Lessons on Resilience (8:18)Finding Product-Market Fit (10:13)The COVID Crisis and Reinvention (12:22)Leading Through Change (14:00)Stepping Back as a Leader (16:05)Building Long-Term Goals (19:32)Organic Company Culture (21:15)Changing Attitudes on Problem-Solving (23:00)Top Tips for Entrepreneurs (24:34)Kitchen Bench Moment (26:35) About Bant: In 2012, Bant Breen founded the award-winning executive reputation management and talent branding company Qnary, recognized as one of America's fastest-growing companies by Inc. magazine five years in a row. As Qnary's Executive Chairman and CEO at the time of recording, Bant previously held leadership roles at WPP, Publicis, Dentsu, and IPG, was inducted into the Advertising Hall of Achievement in 2010, and was named a top comms tech player by PRWeek in 2021. In March 2020, he earned his PhD and now lectures on marketing, executive reputation, and AI's impact on media at Blanquerna – Universitat Ramon Llull in Barcelona, Spain. Not sure what's holding you back...? Every entrepreneur faces invisible blockers. Discover which one is at play for you so you can move forward with confidence. Take the free Homegrown CEO Blocker Quiz now. It’s quick, free, and gives you instant clarity on where to focus next. Follow this link to get started: https://liv-5cmyfuaf.scoreapp.com Join our community! Become a member of our online community and get exclusive bonus episodes, access to new episodes before general release, and premium PDFs of every episode’s key takeaways. You'll also receive practical tools and resources to fuel your professional journey, including guided challenges, forums and live sessions. Most importantly, you'll be part of a supportive network of entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals, brought together by a mutual desire to learn from and support one another. Join now using the promo code PODCAST for 50% off your first two months! Click the link to register: https://homegrown-ceo.mn.co/landing/ Got a lesson to share? We are always happy to hear from inspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders! If your journey could pass on some pearls of wisdom, please do get in touch about joining us as a guest: liv@homegrown.ceo Mentioned in this episode: Bonus Content For access to this episode's bonus content, including more of our conversation and a downloadable PDF of the key takeaways, join our thriving online community. Make new connections, build lasting habits, and become part of an exciting new network. Start your 7 day free trial now, and use the promo code PODCAST at the checkout for 50% off your first two months. Join the Community

31 min

16 MAR

Read the Room: Emotional Intelligence Strategies for Business Leaders with Faris Aranki

Emotional intelligence isn’t innate; it’s a skill you can develop to become a more impactful leader. Welcoming CEO, speaker and writer Faris Aranki, this episode will focus on practical techniques that you can use to enhance your emotional intelligence as a business leader, resulting in better meetings, greater self-awareness, and a team which actually works together. As the CEO of Shiageto Consulting, an innovative consulting firm blending strategy and emotional intelligence, Faris understands not only the importance and impact of strong EQ in leaders, but the actionable steps they can take to improve this skill. Key Moments: Faris's Background (1:55)IQ, EQ, and FQ Explained (2:58-4:11)Case Study: Leader Dominating Meetings (5:08)Leadership Rules and Accountability (7:38)EQ in High-Stress Meetings (9:13)The Unplugged Exercise (11:54)Observing Body Language (12:41)Hybrid Meeting Strategies (14:44)Engaging Remote Participants (16:40)Building Empathy as a Leader (19:15)Understanding Your Team (20:46)Case Study: Improved Performance in Trading Team (22:32)Developing EQ Daily (26:00)Summary of Key Takeaways (27:02)Faris's Kitchen Bench Moment (29:26) About Faris: Having spent over 20 years delivering strategic change for businesses around the world, Faris came to realise what hinders institutions from achieving their goals isn’t the quality of their ideas, but their ability to get engagement and focus around those ideas - aspects he is an expert in. To build on this passion, he set up Shiageto Consulting in 2019 to help businesses and individuals improve their strategic effectiveness. On top of leading Shiageto, Faris is now an accomplished speaker, writer and contributor for a variety of outlets. Not sure what's holding you back...? Every entrepreneur faces invisible blockers. Discover which one is at play for you so you can move forward with confidence. Take the free Homegrown CEO Blocker Quiz now. It’s quick, free, and gives you instant clarity on where to focus next. Follow this link to get started: https://liv-5cmyfuaf.scoreapp.com Join our community! Become a member of our online community and get exclusive bonus episodes, access to new episodes before general release, and premium PDFs of every episode’s key takeaways. You'll also receive practical tools and resources to fuel your professional journey, including guided challenges, forums and live sessions. Most importantly, you'll be part of a supportive network of entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals, brought together by a mutual desire to learn from and support one another. Join now using the promo code PODCAST for 50% off your first two months! Click the link to register: https://homegrown-ceo.mn.co/landing/ Got a lesson to share? We are always happy to hear from inspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders! If your journey could pass on some pearls of wisdom, please do get in touch about joining us as a guest: liv@homegrown.ceo Mentioned in this episode: Bonus Content For access to this episode's bonus content, including more of our conversation and a downloadable PDF of the key takeaways, join our thriving online community. Make new connections, build lasting habits, and become part of an exciting new network. Start your 7 day free trial now, and use the promo code PODCAST at the checkout for 50% off your first two months. Join the Community

35 min

6 MAR

Welcome to Homegrown CEO

Welcome to Homegrown CEO! The podcast for entrepreneurs, leaders and business builders seeking actionable insights to grow their ventures and themselves. Each episode welcomes an expert leader, founder or entrepreneur to share the game-changing insights which shaped their careers. Through their toughest challenges and greatest wins, we’ll uncover the valuable, actionable lessons that our audience can take forward in their own professional journey. Exploring themes such as business growth, leadership, innovation, resilience, balance and mentorship, we’ll also uncover our guests’ Kitchen Bench Moment - the one big decision or experience which changed everything… About the Host Entrepreneur, investor, digital commerce pioneer… your host, Matt Coleborne, is the original Homegrown CEO. With a rich journey from starting and scaling ventures, to leading the international expansion of renowned brands, his perspective and accomplishments bring a unique and valuable depth to the podcast. Matt’s belief in the power of shared experiences, alongside the clear need for a platform and wider online community where they could be shared and celebrated, led to Homegrown CEO as we know it today. Join our community! Become a member of our online community and get exclusive bonus episodes, access to new episodes before general release, and premium PDFs of every episode’s key takeaways. You'll also receive practical tools and resources to fuel your professional journey, including guided challenges, forums and live sessions. Most importantly, you'll be part of a supportive network of entrepreneurs, leaders and professionals, brought together by a mutual desire to learn from and support one another. Join now using the promo code PODCAST for 50% off your first two months! Click the link to register: https://homegrown-ceo.mn.co/landing/ Got a lesson to share? We are always happy to hear from inspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders! If your journey could pass on some pearls of wisdom, please do get in touch about joining us as a guest: liv@homegrown.ceo

2 min

Homegrown CEO

Episodes

Write the Book: How to Turn Your Expertise into the Next Big Opportunity with Gillian Whitney

Find the Genius in the Room: How to Unlock the Talent Hiding in Your Team with Shannon Malone deBenedictis

Lessons From the Long Way Round: A Personal Development Story with Nathan Turner

Light On Your Feet: Staying Agile in Business with Jess Hodge

Be the Driver: How to Stand Out in the AI Revolution with Tahnee Perry

Burnout Isn't a Badge of Honour: Essential Stress Management Tools with Wendy Alexander

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