If you’re the type of small business owner who has a tendency to overthink, it can feel challenging to run a business or to contemplate doing do more when you’re blocked by hesitation and doubt. In this quick tip episode, Fiona shares how the 5-Second Rule has helped her become more productive at work and why everyone should try this method by Mel Robbins in ... Show More
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Episode 590: Davina Adamson of Black Finch Jewellery on finding joy in your creative connection
⭐️⭐️ Join Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ In this episode, Fiona talks to Davina Adamson, Creative Director of Black Finch Jewellery. Davina shares her journey from visual arts to opening her first designer retail store at age 20, creating her own line then closing that business and ... Show More
55m 6s
Jan 21
Episode 588: The death of the influencer and what replaces it for your small business
⭐️⭐️ Join the Waitlist for Group Coaching for 2026 ⭐️⭐️ In this episode, Fiona unpacks the idea of the “death of the influencer” and what it really means for brands, creatives, and small businesses navigating marketing in a noisy, trust-scarce world.Rather than chasing reach or h ... Show More
28m 51s
Mar 2024
23. Change Your Life in 5 Seconds With Mel Robbins
<p>5, 4, 3, 2, 1. A rocket blasts off, a musician starts their song, a classroom focuses. Those five seconds, counted backward one by one, can make magic. That’s the message of Mel Robbins in her newest book, “The 5 Second Rule.” </p><p>Mel joins us today to explain what the “5 s ... Show More
34m 13s
May 2022
Moment 58 - How To Improve your Life in 5 Seconds: Mel Robbins
In these ‘Moment’ episodes of my podcast, I’ll be selecting my favourite moments from previous episodes of The Diary Of A CEO. This week, I’ve chosen a section from my conversation with Mel Robbins. Mel is the author of The Five Second Rule, a business woman, a life coach, and a ... Show More
11m 18s
May 2023
#567: How To Ditch Your Employee Mindset And Think Like An Entrepreneur
Let go of your employee mindset and start thinking like the entrepreneur that you are Congrats! You’re officially a business owner. You have the LLC, you’re making money, you’re setting your schedule, and the icing on the cake is that you can work from wherever in the world that ... Show More
20m 31s
Dec 2019
887 The 5 Second Rule To Change Your Life with Mel Robbins
<p>OUR THOUGHTS ARE DREAM KILLERS. The bigger the dream, the more fear you’re going to have. But to grow, you have to take on new challenges. It’s a real catch-22. I’m very curious about fear and self-doubt. In fact, I’m writing a book about it. In this new year, I want to challe ... Show More
1h 5m
May 2025
6 Lessons to Work Smarter, Not Harder
Send us a textI used to get so frustrated when people told me to "work smarter, not harder." My parents were entrepreneurs who embraced the hustle, and I thought success meant being willing to work 80-100 hour weeks, doing anything and everything to grow your business.But here's ... Show More
32m 51s
Mar 2023
391: Finance Friday: Why “Doing Everything Yourself” is Costing You THOUSANDS
Your small business could be the key to financial independence, early retirement, and more income than your W2 is paying you. But, most small business owners don’t understand the best way to grow their income stream. With a DIY mentality, you could be stuck doing the skilled work ... Show More
59m 3s