Your Brain Is Your Business Asset. Here’s How to Protect It with Natalie Mackenzie // Ep.92

Perimenopause Is Affecting Women’s Businesses. No One Is Talking About It with Claire Bartlett // Ep.93

In this episode of The Joy Work Show, Diane is joined by Claire Bartlett to talk about something that affects millions of women but is rarely discussed in entrepreneurship. Perimenopause. Claire shares her journey as a long-time entrepreneur who began to notice profound changes in her energy, focus, and confidence as she entered perimenopause. What initially felt confusing and isolating became the catalyst for adapting her business and helping other women entrepreneurs navigate this stage of life. This conversation explores the real impact of hormonal changes on leadership, productivity, and business sustainability. In this episode we discuss: * the impact of perimenopause on women entrepreneurs * why so many women feel unsupported in this stage of life * adapting your business to support hormonal and health changes * the importance of education and self-awareness * creating sustainable businesses that work with your body, not against it This episode is an honest and empowering conversation for women building businesses who want to understand their bodies, protect their wellbeing, and lead with greater awareness. Connect with Claire: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theclairebartlett [https://www.instagram.com/theclairebartlett?igsh=eGhiMmFhcGhsNzA4] Website: ⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.oneofakindclub.com]⁠ [https://thecognitivestrategist.com/]https://www.claire-bartlett.co.uk [https://www.claire-bartlett.co.uk] REGISTER FOR CLAIRE'S FREE MASTERCLASS HERE https://claire-bartlett.co.uk/webinar-registration [https://claire-bartlett.co.uk/webinar-registration?fbclid=PARlRTSAQj-WJleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAad9nqj3y4N1lKsbtg7z9fs-1UJDbCOEyK1LC8sK0fC7poMhjoYNqiD5HdKbtA_aem_Kj5PmnM9TjB2yJFm77uFIg] Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.taylorparkerservicesltd.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠]Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dianetaylorparke⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/dianetaylorparke]r⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thejoyworkclub⁠⁠⁠⁠] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thejoyworkclub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thejoyworkclub⁠⁠⁠⁠]

Your Brain Is Your Business Asset. Here’s How to Protect It with Natalie Mackenzie // Ep.92

In this episode of The Joy Work Show, Diane is joined by Natalie Mackenzie to explore something every entrepreneur relies on but rarely protects properly. Their brain. Natalie shares her background in cognitive rehabilitation and brain health, and explains why long-term cognitive wellbeing is not a luxury for business owners. It is a strategy. This conversation explores how sleep, stress, daily routines, and nervous system regulation directly impact decision making, focus, productivity, and resilience. They also discuss: * the link between chronic stress and cognitive decline * how sleep affects business performance * accountability and motivation in brain health * cognitive sustainability for entrepreneurs * why long-term brain health should matter to every CEO If you are building a business and want it to last, this episode will change how you think about energy, focus, and leadership. Connect with Natalie: Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thecognitivestrategist/?hl=en [https://www.instagram.com/thecognitivestrategist/?hl=en] Website: ⁠ [https://www.oneofakindclub.com]https://thecognitivestrategist.com/ [https://thecognitivestrategist.com/] https://thecognitivestrategist.com/freebies/ [https://thecognitivestrategist.com/freebies/] Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.taylorparkerservicesltd.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠]Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dianetaylorparke⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/dianetaylorparke]r⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thejoyworkclub⁠⁠⁠⁠] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thejoyworkclub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thejoyworkclub⁠⁠⁠⁠] Takeaways * Cognitive health is crucial for entrepreneurs. * Sleep is essential for brain function and overall health. * Chronic stress can significantly impair decision-making abilities. * Creating a structured daily routine can enhance productivity. * External motivation and accountability are key to maintaining healthy habits. * Learning something new every day promotes brain health. * Understanding the science behind brain health can encourage better habits. * Prioritising sleep can lead to improved cognitive performance. * Finding joy in learning can enhance personal growth. * Buffet mentality can lead to unhealthy eating habits.

You Don’t Have a Time Problem. You Have a Standards Problem // Ep.91

If you keep saying you don’t have time, this episode might challenge you in the best way. In this solo episode of The Joy Work Show, Diane explores why most entrepreneurs don’t actually have a time problem. They have a standards problem. This conversation moves beyond productivity hacks and into leadership. Diane breaks down the difference between goals and standards, why standards are identity-based, and how raising just one personal standard can shift momentum in your business. In this episode, you will hear: * Why “lack of time” is often misdiagnosed * The difference between goals and non-negotiable standards * How standards shape identity and behaviour * Why leadership starts with self-expectation * A simple three-step framework to raise your standards without burning out If you want more consistency, stronger self-trust, and sustainable growth, this episode is your starting point. Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dianetaylorparker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/dianetaylorparker/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thejoyworkclub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/thejoyworkclub] Takeaways Time is often blamed for missed opportunities, but it's really about standards. Most people don't have a time problem; they have a standards problem. Standards are identity-based and drive behavior. Raising your standards can protect your joy. Consistency in standards builds self-trust. Identify your bare minimums to maintain progress. Protect your time as you would a client meeting. Goals are aspirational; standards are non-negotiable. Leadership involves setting clear expectations for yourself. Raising one standard this week can lead to significant change.

Too Many Ideas Are Killing Your Business. Choose Fewer, Braver Ones. // Ep.90

If your notes app is full, your ideas list keeps growing, and you still feel stuck, this episode is for you. In this solo episode of The Joy Work Show, Diane explores why most business owners are not lacking ideas, but lacking commitment. She breaks down how too many ideas can become a hiding place, why bravery matters more than brilliance, and how clarity is created through action, not overthinking. Diane shares personal reflections alongside a practical framework to help you choose one direction and back it properly, without waiting to feel ready. In this episode, you will hear about: * why too many ideas stall momentum * how ideas can become a form of self protection * the difference between creativity and commitment * why bravery beats brilliance in business * a simple filter to choose fewer, stronger ideas * how to stop waiting for certainty and start moving This episode is a grounding listen for business owners who feel scattered, overwhelmed, or stuck in planning mode and are ready to choose one brave thing and commit to it. Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@dianetaylorparker⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/dianetaylorparker/] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thejoyworkclub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/thejoyworkclub] Takeaways Too many ideas stall momentum. Bravery comes from commitment, not inspiration. One focused decision beats ten clever ideas every time.

Dopamine Dressing & Building a Joyful Brand with Carol Robinson // Ep.89

In this episode of The Joy Work Show, Diane is joined by Carol Robinson, founder of One of a Kind Club, a jewellery brand built around colour, confidence, and spreading joy. Carol shares her journey from a twenty-year career in advertising to launching her own vibrant business, driven by a desire to make people smile and feel good about themselves. Together, they explore self acceptance, motherhood, identity, and the role colour plays in how we feel and show up in the world. The conversation also dives into colour psychology, dopamine dressing, and why choosing joy through self expression is never frivolous. Carol reflects on personal loss, navigating corporate life, and the courage it took to build a brand rooted in authenticity. In this episode, we explore: * leaving corporate life to follow a creative calling * building a jewellery brand with purpose * dopamine dressing and colour psychology * self acceptance and self expression * joy as a personal and business strategy * creating a legacy rooted in confidence and individuality A joyful, inspiring listen for anyone craving more colour, creativity, and authenticity in their business and life. Connect with Carol: Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/oneofakindclub/⁠⁠⁠ [ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/oneofakindclub/⁠⁠⁠⁠] Website: https://www.oneofakindclub.com [https://www.oneofakindclub.com] Me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.taylorparkerservicesltd.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠]Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/dianetaylorparke⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/dianetaylorparke]r⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thejoyworkclub⁠⁠⁠⁠] ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thejoyworkclub⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thejoyworkclub⁠⁠⁠⁠] Takeaways * 'Life's too boring, so let's bring a bit of fun and joy to the world.' * 'You've got to live, you've got to leave the brand.' * 'Color is a feeling and it's really interesting to dive into how colors make you feel.' * 'People buy from people; they will remember that quirky person.' * 'It's about finding your comfort and what works for you.' * 'I want to ban the beige; it brings you down where there's no color.' * 'Self-belief with color is my legacy.' * 'Dopamine dressing is about finding joy in what you wear.' * 'You never know who you're going to meet when you step outside your front door.' * 'It's about adding a spark of joy to your life.'