The Rookie CEO

How To Nail Your 60 Seconds

The 60-second intro… the networking moment that somehow feels like a TED Talk and a job interview rolled into one. 🎤😅In this episode, we’re joined again by the brilliant Beth Turner to tackle those inevitable 60 seconds that come with almost every networking event.You know the moment, all eyes on you, brain suddenly empty, and somehow your own business becomes impossible to explain.That’s exactly why we brought in a communication expert.Beth shares practical, powerful tips on what you should really be saying in those 60 seconds, how to make your introduction memorable, and how to speak with confidence without sounding robotic or rehearsed.If networking intros make your palms sweat, this one’s for you.If you found this useful, do visit www.therookieceo.co.uk for more support, workshops, and events.Thank you to our Podcast Sponsor, IT Manager Services: https://it-ms.co.uk

Imposter Syndrome

Imposter syndrome… the uninvited business partner none of us asked for. 🎭✨We’ve all felt it at some point, that little voice questioning whether we’re good enough, experienced enough, or even meant to be in the room.In this episode, we’re joined again by Helen Banyard from The Good Stuff to unpack the reality of imposter syndrome and, more importantly, how to tackle it.Helen shares her honest views on why so many business owners experience it, where it really comes from, and how building genuine confidence in your business can help quiet that feeling of being an imposter for good.If you’ve ever questioned your worth despite the evidence saying otherwise, this episode will really hit home.If you found this episode useful, there are still a few tickets left for our upcoming The Rookie CEO workshop at www.therookieceo.co.uk.Thank you to our Podcast Sponsor, IT Manager Services: https://it-ms.co.uk

Adapting Your Business Around Your Lifestyle

What if your business was built around your life, not the other way around? 🎥✨In this episode, we’re joined by Ben Bryant from Your Video Team, sharing his journey from simply picking up a camera to building a thriving podcast business.We dive into how adapting his business around the lifestyle he wanted gave him the freedom to grow something that truly works for him, proving that success doesn’t have to follow the traditional blueprint.It’s an honest conversation about creativity, evolution, and building a business that supports your life rather than consumes it.If something in this episode resonates with you, do check out The Rookie CEO workshops at therookieceo.co.uk [www.therookieceo.co.uk], held every 3 months to support both your business growth and self-development journey.Thank you to our Podcast Sponsor, IT Manager Services: https://it-ms.co.uk [https://it-ms.co.uk]

Improving Your Cashflow

Cashflow: the bit no one gets excited about… until it keeps them awake at 2am. 💸😅In this episode, we’re joined by Keeley Walker, Director at Brisan Accountancy, to talk about one of the most overlooked parts of building a business: cashflow.It’s something many new business owners underestimate, and if we’re honest, plenty of experienced ones still get wrong today.Keeley shares her biggest tips on staying in control of your numbers, managing cashflow with confidence, and avoiding the common mistakes that can quietly cause chaos behind the scenes.If you want your business to grow without the financial panic, this is one you won’t want to miss.Thank you for listening and we hope you found this episode helpful. If you want further support with your business and self development visit www.therookieceo.co.uk [ www.therookieceo.co.uk]Thank you to our Podcast Sponsor, IT Manager Services: https://it-ms.co.uk [https://it-ms.co.uk]

Is Failure A Bad Thing?

Let’s talk about failure… because in business, it’s rarely the failure itself that defines us, it’s what we do next. Some of the best opportunities, biggest lessons and most unexpected breakthroughs are born from the moments that didn’t go to plan.In this episode, we’re joined by Caroline Hallett, who shares her honest experiences of failure, the lessons she’s taken from them and how she’s personally overcome the setbacks that shaped her journey. Hev and Fuzz also open up about their own failures in business, proving that the messy moments are often the ones that build the strongest foundations.If this episode helps you tackle your next tricky conversation, do check out The Rookie CEO - www.therookieceo.co.uk [www.therookieceo.co.uk]A big thank you to our sponsor, IT Manager Services, for supporting the podcast - https://it-ms.co.uk [ https://it-ms.co.uk]