In this episode, Kirsty Lewis interviews Clare Walkeden, a consultant, coach, and endurance athlete, about her journey in business and the importance of wellbeing.

They discuss the transition from marketing to a focus on wellbeing, the foundations of personal and professional health, and the significance of community and connection.

Clare shares her insights on maintaining balance as a business owner and the role of an endurance mindset in achieving success. In this engaging conversation, Kirsty Lewis and Clare Walkeden explore the themes of endurance, chosen suffering, and the emotional challenges faced in both cycling and business. They discuss the importance of discomfort for growth, the need for self-awareness, and the significance of community support.

Clare shares her experiences with endurance cycling and how they relate to running a business, emphasizing the necessity of knowing one's values and direction.

The conversation also touches on the emotional flatness that can occur with mastery and the joy found in nature and connection with others.

1. Foundations of Wellbeing for Business Owners
2. The Importance of Connection and Community
3. The Five Fundamentals of Wellbeing
4. Balancing Business and Personal Wellbeing
5. Endurance Mindset in Business
6. Clire's Endurance Sports Journey
7. The Concept of Chosen Suffering
8. Endurance Mindset in Business
9. Navigating Emotional Flatness
10. The Challenge of Mastery
11. Finding Joy in the Journey
12. Building Community and Support
13. The Importance of Connection with Nature

I invite you to grab a cuppa, join me on the pink seat, and tune in your ears.

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A Facilitator's Journey is the podcast that looks at how you run your business as a facilitator or trainer.

You started this work because you have a passion that you want to share with organisations. However, there is the small detail that you are now running a business and this requires a whole other set of skills and knowledge.

Join me, Kirsty Lewis, Founder of School of Facilitation, as I interview trainers and facilitators about how they manage their businesses. I will explore how people run their finances, price their work, scale up, scale down, decide to retire, market themselves, manage clients, and much much more.

Key Links:

Visit the School of Facilitation website HERE

Discover SOFest HERE

Connect with me on Instagram HERE

Connect with me on Linkedin HERE

contact@schooloffacilitation.com

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Is your website really working for you - or is it quietly gathering dust?

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.

We explore:

1. Why having a website builds trust and credibility with clients
2. The surprising importance of having a blog (yes, even now!)
3. What SEO actually is — and why it’s not as scary as it sounds
4. How to choose the right keywords and get found on Google
5. Practical tips to improve your site without needing a full redesign
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Whether you’re just starting out or thinking it might be time to refresh your online home, this conversation is packed with insights to help you take small, manageable steps toward a website that really supports your business.

I invite you to grab a cuppa, join me on the pink seat, and tune in your ears.

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A Facilitator's Journey is the podcast that looks at how you run your business as a facilitator or trainer.

You started this work because you have a passion that you want to share with organisations. However, there is the small detail that you are now running a business and this requires a whole other set of skills and knowledge.

Join me, Kirsty Lewis, Founder of School of Facilitation, as I interview trainers and facilitators about how they manage their businesses. I will explore how people run their finances, price their work, scale up, scale down, decide to retire, market themselves, manage clients, and much much more.

Key Links:

If you purchase the Instant Blog Planner™, you will get a free 90-minute working session with Barb. Mention 'A Facilitator's Journey' when you purchase.

Visit Barb's website HERE

Visit Barb's YouTube HERE

Connect with Barb on Instagram HERE

Connect with Barb on Linkedin HERE

Listen to Barb's podcast HERE

Grab your free site audit HERE

Visit the School of Facilitation website HERE

Discover SOFest HERE

Connect with me on Instagram HERE

Connect with me on Linkedin HERE

contact@schooloffacilitation.com

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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.

My guest is Lucy Wheeler, also known as Lucy Legal. She is a lawyer who shares legal information and tips through her social media accounts and has two businesses: Lucy Legal, which provides legal templates and information for small business owners, and Wheeler Wood, a law firm that offers bespoke legal advice and services.

The conversation explores what we need to have in our businesses to be legal and within the law in the UK, to protect ourselves and our customers and clients.

What I love is Lucy's approach to making legal information accessible and understandable for everyone. We discuss the importance of legal considerations for entrepreneurs and small business owners and the value of seeking legal advice to save time and ensure compliance with regulations.

1. What is Lucy Legal?
2. Setting Up Wheeler Wood: A Bespoke Law Firm
3. The Importance of Legal Documentation for Businesses
4. Legal Templates for Trainers and Facilitators
5. Understanding Legal Requirements and Compliance
6. Educating Business Owners on Legal Best Practices
7. The Value of Legal Advice and Saving Time
8. Data Protection and GDPR Compliance
9. Building a Strong Reputation through Professionalism
10. Protecting Your Business Name with Trademarks

DISCLAIMER: All of the content within this podcast recording is information only. No legal advice is provided. Both Lucy and I are based in the UK and the information shared was correct and up-to-date with English law at the time of recording. Should you need specific legal advice you should consult a lawyer in your jurisdiction.

I invite you to grab a cuppa, join me on the pink seat, and tune in your ears.

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A Facilitator's Journey is a podcast that looks at how you run your business as a facilitator or trainer.

You started this work because you have a passion that you want to share with organisations. However, there is the small detail that you are now running a business and this requires a whole other set of skills and knowledge.

Join me, Kirsty Lewis, Founder of School of Facilitation, as I interview trainers and facilitators about how they manage their businesses. I will explore how people run their finances, price their work, scale up, scale down, decide to retire, market themselves, manage clients, and much much more.

Key Links:

Visit the School of Facilitation website HERE

Connect with me on Instagram HERE

Connect with me on Linkedin HERE

contact@schooloffacilitation.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.