Communication Episodes

Welcome to another episode of Better Business, Better Life. Join Host Debra Chantry-Taylor as she chats with guest, Alan Lazaros, Founder and CEO of Next Level University, on his journey from corporate life to entrepreneurial success. In this episode, Alan shares his engineer’s approach to business, breaking down his “Business Star” model, which focuses on five core areas: branding, marketing, sales, client delivery, and community.

Welcome to Better Business, Better Life. Join host Debra Chantry-Taylor as she sits down with Michael Poh, founder of Vouch Video Testimonials, to explore the true power of video content beyond social media. With 85% of internet traffic being video-based, Michael stresses the importance of integrating more video content into websites and client interactions.

In this episode of Better Business, Better Life, Host Debra Chantry-Taylor interviews Richard Walsh, CEO of Sharpen the Spear Coaching. Richard shares his journey from financial collapse to entrepreneurial success and offers strategies for business owners to create effective systems. Tune in to gain insights on enhancing business operations and achieving a fulfilling entrepreneurial life.

Welcome to Better Business Better Life podcast. In this episode, host Debra Chantry-Taylor is joined by Stanford Slovin, Managing Director and Senior PIM Portfolio Manager at The Northshore Group of Wells Fargo Advisors, with over 30 years of financial services experience. Stan, author of "Better Listening," discusses the transformative power of active, reflective, and total listening in both personal and professional contexts. In this episode, he shares his wealth management journey, communication expertise, and insights on becoming a better communicator and leader. Tune in to start your journey towards enhanced listening and leadership skills.

Dean Anderson emphasises the importance of consistent communication in remote work, particularly in building a culture. He highlights the importance of clear, consistent communication across teams about the bigger vision and its execution. Dean also introduces the concept of Monday Toast, a weekly coffee and lunch gathering for teams to celebrate successes, update business metrics, and discuss key projects. This allows teams to stay connected and come together as a team, fostering a sense of unity and collaboration. Overall, Dean's tips aim to foster a positive work environment and foster a culture of open communication.

Alkis Crassas offers top tips for success, including quieting your mind down and staying humble. Quiet your mind and observe the setup, as answers are in front of us. Being curious and asking questions can lead to breakthroughs with your team, colleagues, and customers. Remember, the answers are there, just ask and be curious.

In this episode, learn how to master the art of communication with Brenden Kumarasamy, the founder and CEO of MasterTalk.

Adam Harris is Frank and Fearless. As a leadership coach, consultant and facilitator, he applies this approach in all areas of his professional and personal life. In this episode, he discusses why so many great companies miss out on their potential and shares the important questions all business owners must ask themselves. He stresses the importance of having difficult conversations - avoiding them is a disservice to everyone involved. Despite the discomfort, disagreement and uncertainty then creates opportunity.

John Maybury is a presentation coach specialising in video content. In this episode, John discusses how to build trust and communicate your value, no matter what business you’re in. He shares how he hasn’t always been comfortable speaking in front of an audience or a camera lens. Discover how John’s experiences and presentation tips can help you and your business.

In this episode, Warner Cowin describes himself as a business development pro, social outcomes champion, Maori Entrepreneur, Veteran and Engineer. Warner was a late bloomer as an Entrepreneur - spending his early years in the air force, in corporate life (such as Downer and Metronet rail) and travelling the world. In this episode we cover creating space for your personal and professional life, even when they intrinsically entwined; having boundaries, even when your work is your passion; Learning to Let Go by surrounding yourself with the right people, systems and processes; making time for your loved ones and 3 top tips for creating 'Happy Wife, Happy Life'.