The Podcast
Delve into the business aspect of facilitators and trainers. Featuring interviews with professionals discussing topics such as finances, pricing, scaling, marketing, and client management. New episodes fortnightly.
From Newsrooms to Workshops: Jo Cook’s purposeful facilitator’s path
In this engaging conversation, Jo Cook shares with Kirsty her journey from being a trainee journalist to having a multi-income stream business. Jo shares her experiences transitioning from journalism to self-employment, the challenges of working with family, and living with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
The Importance of Community, Connection and Collaboration
In this engaging conversation, Kirsty Lewis and Chad Littlefield explore the evolving landscape of facilitation, the impact of AI, and the importance of community and collaboration.They discuss the challenges faced by facilitators in a changing business environment, the significance of positioning and value, and actionable advice for those starting out in the field.The conversation also…
The brutal truth: My first five years as a freelance facilitator
In this conversation, Kirsty Lewis and Dave Freeman discuss the journey of transitioning from the corporate world to becoming a freelance facilitator and trainer. They explore the challenges faced in the early stages of building a business, the impact of COVID-19 on the training industry, and the importance of finding a niche.
Summer Reflections: My Facilitator’s Journey!
From facilitating summits in London and Manila to traveling across Australia and New Zealand, I share my experiences, lessons learned, and insights into the world of facilitation.
Navigating Neurodiversity in Business
In this conversation, Kirsty Lewis and Tamzin Hall explore the themes of neurodiversity, the journey of entrepreneurship, and the importance of self-awareness in client relationships.
Re-evaluating Success: From corporate to creative to scaling back
In this conversation, Mok reflects on his journey from corporate consulting to founding the Innovation Beehive, a company focused on unlocking creative potential in organisations. He shares personal experiences of loss, the impact of COVID-19 on his business, and the decision to scale back rather than grow. Mok emphasizes the importance of reevaluating success, prioritizing…
The Power of an Endurance Mindset in Business
In this episode, Kirsty Lewis interviews Clare Walkeden, a consultant, coach, and endurance athlete, about her journey in business and the importance of wellbeing.
Ep. 42 – Websites and SEO – What Every Freelancer and Facilitator Needs to Know
In this episode, I’m joined by Barb Davids, a website and SEO strategist who helps business owners grow their organic traffic and make their websites work harder (without all the tech overwhelm). Together, we dive into why your website still matters – even in the age of social media – and what simple changes you can make to boost your online presence.
Navigating the Legal Side of Business
In this episode, we dive into all things legal – what it is we need in our businesses as solopreneurs, through to partnerships or big entities. Trust me when I recommend you get the legal side of your business in order early on.
Ep. 40 – Me, my business and Neurodiversity
Kirsty and Hayley explore Hayley’s journey into neuro-inclusion consulting, discussing the challenges and triumphs of running a business as a neurodivergent individual.