Parentrepreneur Podcast

Michael shares a strategy that has transformed his decision-making process in both family and entrepreneurial settings. Using the analogy of an Oreo cookie, he explains how the cream in the middle represents the time between thoughts and actions, and how you can utilise this fascinating strategy to change the way you work and live… KEY TAKEAWAYS Increasing the gap between thoughts and actions can lead to better decision-making in both family and entrepreneurial settings. The Oreo cookie strategy, with the biscuits representing thoughts and responses and the cream representing the time between them, can help in making more thoughtful and measured responses. Reacting impulsively, especially under stress, can often lead to unhelpful outcomes, while responding thoughtfully and curiously can lead to more positive results. The Oreo strategy can be applied in both parenting and business scenarios, allowing for a pause before reacting and making decisions aligned with goals and values. BEST MOMENTS "What I find with the Oreo cookie strategy, however, is that A, it's a funny analogy. It's a funny scenario. So it sticks in my head very easily and it's easy to sort of extract in the heat of the moment." "I miss a bus, there's always another bus coming. However, I don't want to go piling all of my eggs into one basket and then find out that it was a bit of a bum deal just because I was caught up and reacted in an emotional way in the moment." "For me, at least, the energy that I'm feeling if I'm responding is a much more calm, level-headed and clear perspective, I have clarity in my head, whereas if I'm reacting, it kind of feels like everything is being compressed into the middle of my body, and that there's not oxygen or blood flowing to my brain." "It's very important to have a very clear why. It's very important to understand what your values are. It's very important to understand your direction of travel” SPONSOR This season of the Parentpreneur Podcast is sponsored by Leadology.ai  Find out more by clicking the link below. http://www.leadology.ai/mike ABOUT THE PODCAST Welcome to the Parentpreneur Podcast, where we help fellow entrepreneurs achieve in business & balancing the demands of parenthood. Our mission is to give actionable advice, repeatable systems & "how to's" to achieve success both as an entrepreneur and a parent. We feature interviews with entrepreneurs who are also parents and learn what they wish they knew before embarking on their journey. Join us as we share practical advice and insights on leveraging your resources, establishing repeatable systems, and removing obstacles to success as an entrepreneur and a parent. Tune in for straight-talking advice - "Parentrepreneuring" - more done, less guilt." ABOUT THE HOST LinkedIn Instagram Twitter/X iMike As a serial entrepreneur and investor, Michael demonstrates how to establish repeatable systems, remove obstacles, and leverage resources. He helps people leverage their time & resources. As a parent of two young children, he offers advice for success in balancing parenthood and entrepreneurship.Michael's expertise has helped numerous SMEs and investors achieve their goals. His proven strategies and sought-after guidance enable clients to identify weaknesses and utilise strengths to help fellow Parentrepreneurs. "Connecting People has Real Value."

This time the tables are turned as Michael becomes the subject of the conversation during an appearance on the Balanced Ambition Podcast, hosted by Matt Southam. Michael shares his unique approach to managing the dual roles of an entrepreneur and a parent. In this episode, Michael reveals how he masterfully structures his day, blending discipline with flexibility to maximise productivity while ensuring self-care. He discusses the significance of self-awareness and self-discipline in balancing his professional and family responsibilities. KEY TAKEAWAYS Regular exercise, mental health awareness, and proper nutrition are pivotal in enhancing performance in both business and personal spheres. To build effective habits for long-term growth, it’s critical to take tiny, consistent steps forward at all times. Money provides freedom and choice, but it should not be the sole motivator. Mind your own business and focus on mastering something you are passionate about rather than pursuing ego-driven goals. BEST MOMENTS "I learned a lovely little phrase. So I used to, I'm an alumni of a martial arts teacher. And he always used to describe dynamic equilibrium as being the perfect state to be in when you were fighting." "The short question is, ask me today and I'll give you a different answer to the one I'll give you tomorrow "Freedom lies within the discipline." "Efficiency is doing things right. Effectiveness is doing the right thing." SPONSOR This season of the Parentpreneur Podcast is sponsored by Leadology.ai  Find out more by clicking the link below. http://www.leadology.ai/mike ABOUT THE PODCAST Welcome to the Parentpreneur Podcast, where we help fellow entrepreneurs achieve in business & balancing the demands of parenthood. Our mission is to give actionable advice, repeatable systems & "how to's" to achieve success both as an entrepreneur and a parent. We feature interviews with entrepreneurs who are also parents and learn what they wish they knew before embarking on their journey. Join us as we share practical advice and insights on leveraging your resources, establishing repeatable systems, and removing obstacles to success as an entrepreneur and a parent. Tune in for straight-talking advice - "Parentrepreneuring" - more done, less guilt." ABOUT THE HOST As a serial entrepreneur and investor, Michael demonstrates how to establish repeatable systems, remove obstacles, and leverage resources. He helps people leverage their time & resources. As a parent of two young children, he offers advice for success in balancing parenthood and entrepreneurship.Michael's expertise has helped numerous SMEs and investors achieve their goals. His proven strategies and sought-after guidance enable clients to identify weaknesses and utilise strengths to help fellow Parentrepreneurs. "Connecting People has Real Value."

Michael interviews entrepreneur Luke Carter about his journey as a parent and businessman. Luke shares his experiences as a father and his passion for entrepreneurship, highlighting the importance of aligning one's values with their business ventures. He discusses his diverse range of business interests, including property, funding, and trading, and how he stays attuned to global trends and market changes. Luke also delves into his personal journey of overcoming mental health challenges and the therapeutic process of writing his book, "Darkness to Light." KEY TAKEAWAYS Luke emphasises the importance of having a robust and healthy relationship with one's subconscious, both as a parent and as an entrepreneur. He believes that self-awareness and self-growth are crucial in raising children and building a successful business. In terms of trends, Luke has observed a significant shortfall of liquidity in the lending market, with major institutions buying fixed income instead of lending out. This has created opportunities for challenger banks and private credit organisations to provide more flexible and tailored solutions to borrowers. Luke has written a book called "Darkness to Light" as a therapeutic and self-healing process. The book consists of 111 quotes that capture his emotions and journey from depression to success. He believes that the book can provide strength and inspiration to others who may be facing similar challenges. Luke's experience growing up with a professional footballer father has had a significant impact on his life. While there were challenges, such as feeling the pressure to live up to his father's achievements, Luke also recognises the importance of his background and heritage in shaping his identity and values. Find Luke: LinkedIn   BEST MOMENTS "I always tend to put my true emotions, not my reactive emotions, first and then have the drive to achieve more. You're naturally going to do better than you even thought you could because it's in resonance." "I always wanted to do that, you know, the 1%, 1%, 3% rule, you know, consistency every day. That's what my goal was. And you constantly have to work on that because I have a habit of freaking myself out by thinking too much in the future and causing anxiety." "I'm a big believer in natural flow and energy and law of attraction. I believe in divine timing and going with your gut instinct. I'd start the first few words. Sometimes I had no idea where it's going, but the words would flow." This season of the Parentpreneur Podcast is sponsored by Leadology.ai  Find out more by clicking the link below. http://www.leadology.ai/mike ABOUT THE PODCAST Welcome to the Parentpreneur Podcast, where we help fellow entrepreneurs achieve in business & balancing the demands of parenthood. Our mission is to give actionable advice, repeatable systems & "how to's" to achieve success both as an entrepreneur and a parent. We feature interviews with entrepreneurs who are also parents and learn what they wish they knew before embarking on their journey. Join us as we share practical advice and insights on leveraging your resources, establishing repeatable systems, and removing obstacles to success as an entrepreneur and a parent. Tune in for straight-talking advice - "Parentrepreneuring" - more done, less guilt." ABOUT THE HOST As a serial entrepreneur and investor, Michael demonstrates how to establish repeatable systems, remove obstacles, and leverage resources. He helps people leverage their time & resources. As a parent of two young children, he offers advice for success in balancing parenthood and entrepreneurship.Michael's expertise has helped numerous SMEs and investors achieve their goals. His proven strategies and sought-after guidance enable clients to identify weaknesses and utilise strengths to help fellow Parentrepreneurs. "Connecting People has Real Value."

Michael welcomes Chloe Leibowitz, a life coach, entrepreneur, and parent. Chloe shares her journey of running her own business while raising a blended family of five children. She emphasises the importance of finding freedom through discipline and the power of planning and self-awareness. Chloe also discusses the challenges of balancing parenting and entrepreneurship and offers practical strategies for maintaining resilience and fulfilment. She highlights the significance of investing in oneself, creating a vision for the future, and tuning into one's gut feelings KEY TAKEAWAYS Building self-awareness is crucial for taking control and designing the life you want. Getting to know yourself, understanding your values, and exploring your desires and needs are important steps in this process. Invest in yourself and your personal growth. Seek help from therapists, coaches, or mentors who can support you in your journey. Don't be afraid to ask for help and guidance as you navigate through challenges and make changes in your life. Create a vision for your future and why you want it to look and feel a certain way. Use tools like vision boards and manifestos to visualise your goals and aspirations. This helps you stay motivated and focused on what you want to achieve. Tune into your gut and trust your instincts. Avoid feelings of guilt and instead listen to your inner voice when making decisions. Your gut feelings can guide you towards choices that align with your values and bring you fulfilment. Involve your family and loved ones in your journey. Share your passions and aspirations with them, and let them be inspired by your actions. Role modelling a life filled with purpose and joy can have a positive impact on those around you. BEST MOMENTS "Freedom lies in the discipline." "I'm like that because I can be like that." "I don't feel good in myself and I just decided to make a change." "It's getting them to get that spark back, get unstuck, get their mojo back." SPONSOR This season of the Parentpreneur Podcast is sponsored by Leadology.ai  Find out more by clicking the link below. http://www.leadology.ai/mike Chloe Leibowitz - www.chloeleibowitz.com - If anyone signs up to Chloe’s email list they get a motivational Monday email plus when signing up they'll receive "Your Time To Thrive - The Journal" free as an immediate download. - I have the Your Time To Thrive Retreat happening again on Tuesday 16th January and Early Bird tickets available at the moment - link to book: https://buytickets.at/chloeleibowitzcoaching/1068129 - Calls can be booked with Chloe via the website if anyone is drawn to coaching and wants to explore if it's right for them - 1-1 or group programme's available - no obligation following call to work with her. ABOUT THE PODCAST Welcome to the Parentpreneur Podcast, where we help fellow entrepreneurs achieve in business & balancing the demands of parenthood. Our mission is to give actionable advice, repeatable systems & "how to's" to achieve success both as an entrepreneur and a parent. We feature interviews with entrepreneurs who are also parents and learn what they wish they knew before embarking on their journey. Join us as we share practical advice and insights on leveraging your resources, establishing repeatable systems, and removing obstacles to success as an entrepreneur and a parent. Tune in for straight-talking advice - "Parentrepreneuring" - more done, less guilt." ABOUT THE HOST As a serial entrepreneur and investor, Michael demonstrates how to establish repeatable systems, remove obstacles, and leverage resources. He helps people leverage their time & resources. As a parent of two young children, he offers advice for success in balancing parenthood and entrepreneurship.Michael's expertise has helped numerous SMEs and investors achieve their goals. His proven strategies and sought-after guidance enable clients to identify weaknesses and utilise strengths to help fellow Parentrepreneurs. "Connecting People has Real Value."

Michael welcomes Jeni Sethi, a PT and online coach, about empowering busy parents to transform physically and mentally. Jeni shares her journey from being a competitive swimmer to becoming a coach and entrepreneur. She discusses the importance of finding balance as a parent and business owner, and how she manages to prioritise her family and business responsibilities. Jeni also talks about the mindset shift that is necessary for achieving fitness goals and the importance of believing in oneself. She shares her inspiration, including her son Seb, and highlights the lessons she has learned from him. KEY TAKEAWAYS Finding balance is crucial for busy parents who are juggling multiple responsibilities. It's important to prioritise self-care and make time for personal goals and interests. Overcoming imposter syndrome and building confidence is a common challenge for entrepreneurs and coaches. Believing in oneself and acknowledging one's accomplishments is essential for success. The physical transformation is often just the surface-level goal. Digging deeper and understanding the underlying motivations and desires can lead to more meaningful and long-lasting changes in both physical and mental well-being. Sport and physical activity can teach valuable life lessons, such as teamwork, resilience, and the importance of setting and working towards goals. It can also provide a platform for personal growth and self-discovery. BEST MOMENTS "I think for me, helping people kind of find their sense of self again, and what they want to do, and allowing others to find that and learn that they don't have to sacrifice their life for what they want, it can actually kind of all fit in together." "When you have kids, your world changes. And they're kind of at the centre of it. And you do everything for them and you kind of forget about yourself." "I have to be very disciplined and almost quite like regimented in like my, my day almost and like blocking time out and, and giving set times to do things." "I think it's just more about it's quite hard to put it into one, but... I think it's just about balance and... So that's probably one of the first inspirations I think I had growing up." SPONSOR This season of the Parentpreneur Podcast is sponsored by Leadology.ai  Find out more by clicking the link below. http://www.leadology.ai/mike Find Jeni Sethi: Instagram TikTok LinkedIn FaceBook ABOUT THE PODCAST Welcome to the Parentpreneur Podcast, where we help fellow entrepreneurs achieve in business & balancing the demands of parenthood. Our mission is to give actionable advice, repeatable systems & "how to's" to achieve success both as an entrepreneur and a parent. We feature interviews with entrepreneurs who are also parents and learn what they wish they knew before embarking on their journey. Join us as we share practical advice and insights on leveraging your resources, establishing repeatable systems, and removing obstacles to success as an entrepreneur and a parent. Tune in for straight-talking advice - "Parentrepreneuring" - more done, less guilt." ABOUT THE HOST As a serial entrepreneur and investor, Michael demonstrates how to establish repeatable systems, remove obstacles, and leverage resources. He helps people leverage their time & resources. As a parent of two young children, he offers advice for success in balancing parenthood and entrepreneurship.Michael's expertise has helped numerous SMEs and investors achieve their goals. His proven strategies and sought-after guidance enable clients to identify weaknesses and utilise strengths to help fellow Parentrepreneurs. "Connecting People has Real Value."

Michael welcomes Dr Alex Barker to discuss the challenges and rewards of being a parent and an entrepreneur. They delve into topics such as the influence of upbringing and societal expectations on their parenting styles, the importance of finding a balance between work and family life, and the need to challenge negative self-perceptions. They also touch on the benefits of meditation and mindfulness in managing stress and maintaining focus KEY TAKEAWAYS Alex faced challenges such as workplace bullying and a lack of enjoyment in his profession, which led him to explore leadership, personal development, and entrepreneurship. Alex emphasises the importance of separating the mind from one's identity and learning to quiet the mind in order to find peace and clarity. Alex practices meditation, particularly when he needs to establish flow thought or when he feels frantic, and uses exercise as a way to rest and recharge. Not everyone follows the same routines or finds the same benefits in certain practices, and that it's important to find what works best for oneself. It’s important to have a loose framework or structure in family life to create space for the joy of being an entrepreneur. BEST MOMENTS "I think my journey has been accelerated by the loss of my father. I lost my dad just about a year and a half ago now. And that really forced me to face a lot of the guilt and shame that I had as a dad." "I think everyone wishes to be at the end or afraid of the end being the worst case scenario. Like when I'm beating myself up about not doing this or doing that with my kids, I'm afraid of the ill future for my children, where they become all the things that I'm afraid of." "I think it probably goes a long way to explain as well why entrepreneurism is such a big thing in the States." Find Dr Alex Barker: LinkedIn Instagram Website SPONSOR This season of the Parentpreneur Podcast is sponsored by Leadology.ai  Find out more by clicking the link below. http://www.leadology.ai/mike ABOUT THE PODCAST Welcome to the Parentpreneur Podcast, where we help fellow entrepreneurs achieve in business & balancing the demands of parenthood. Our mission is to give actionable advice, repeatable systems & "how to's" to achieve success both as an entrepreneur and a parent. We feature interviews with entrepreneurs who are also parents and learn what they wish they knew before embarking on their journey. Join us as we share practical advice and insights on leveraging your resources, establishing repeatable systems, and removing obstacles to success as an entrepreneur and a parent. Tune in for straight-talking advice - "Parentrepreneuring" - more done, less guilt." ABOUT THE HOST As a serial entrepreneur and investor, Michael demonstrates how to establish repeatable systems, remove obstacles, and leverage resources. He helps people leverage their time & resources. As a parent of two young children, he offers advice for success in balancing parenthood and entrepreneurship.Michael's expertise has helped numerous SMEs and investors achieve their goals. His proven strategies and sought-after guidance enable clients to identify weaknesses and utilise strengths to help fellow Parentrepreneurs. "Connecting People has Real Value."

Michael interviews Ellie Donaghy, a property developer and mother of two young children, who shares her journey of transitioning from a corporate career to starting her own business in property development. Ellie discusses the challenges she faced, including being put at risk of redundancy and the desire for more control over her income, but stresses the importance of being organised and giving oneself a break when juggling the responsibilities of parenting and entrepreneurship. KEY TAKEAWAYS Being a parent and an entrepreneur is challenging, and it's important to give yourself a break and not be too hard on yourself. Surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals who are going through similar experiences can provide support and valuable insights. Responding rather than reacting to stressful situations can help maintain a positive mindset and prevent unnecessary frustration. Finding a strong motivation or "why" can drive and inspire you to overcome challenges and give back to others. In this case, the speaker's experience with the NHS has inspired them to raise money and support the organisation. Find Ellie here: Instagram LinkedIn BEST MOMENTS "I'm here to run a business, to replace my salary, to have a nice life for myself and my family." "Give yourself a break, sit down and think about what did you do. Everything happens, everything gets done." "Surround yourself with people who are on exactly the same journey as you. It will make such a difference to your life” "Thoughts become feelings, feelings become actions, actions become reactions." SPONSOR This season of the Parentpreneur Podcast is sponsored by Leadology.ai. Find out more by clicking the link below. http://www.leadology.ai/mike ABOUT THE PODCAST Welcome to the Parentpreneur Podcast, where we help fellow entrepreneurs achieve in business & balancing the demands of parenthood. Our mission is to give actionable advice, repeatable systems & "how to's" to achieve success both as an entrepreneur and a parent. We feature interviews with entrepreneurs who are also parents and learn what they wish they knew before embarking on their journey. Join us as we share practical advice and insights on leveraging your resources, establishing repeatable systems, and removing obstacles to success as an entrepreneur and a parent. Tune in for straight-talking advice - "Parentrepreneuring" - more done, less guilt." ABOUT THE HOST As a serial entrepreneur and investor, Michael demonstrates how to establish repeatable systems, remove obstacles, and leverage resources. He helps people leverage their time & resources. As a parent of two young children, he offers advice for success in balancing parenthood and entrepreneurship.Michael's expertise has helped numerous SMEs and investors achieve their goals. His proven strategies and sought-after guidance enable clients to identify weaknesses and utilise strengths to help fellow Parentrepreneurs. Connect 24/7 with iMike, an AI version of the host. "Connecting People has Real Value."

Michael interviews Emma Harris, the founder and chief of Glow London, a brand engagement agency. Emma shares her journey as an entrepreneur and a parent, discussing her background in corporate roles, her decision to start her own business, and the importance of aligning brand and culture. She also opens up about the loss of her parents and how it has shaped her perspective on life and work. Emma introduces the concept of manifestation and the power of setting clear goals and intentions, discussing the family-like atmosphere at Glow London and the importance of surrounding oneself with positive and supportive people. KEY TAKEAWAYS Emma believes in the power of manifestation and setting clear goals. She practices outcome setting, visualisation, and uses vision boards to align her energy and attract what she wants in life. True fulfilment comes from within and not from external achievements or possessions. Emma experienced the loss of her mother at a young age and her father later on. She recognises the impact of these losses on her life and how they have shaped her into who she is today. We should always endeavour to encourage a sense of belonging and appreciation among team members and clients. BEST MOMENTS "I'm a big believer in the power of manifestation. I believe you can have anything you want in life. There are two conditions upon which that is true. One is knowing what you want. And the second one is to know you're going to have it." "I think I've always been competitive, and I've always had that sort of natural business acumen. I could always look at any organisation and see how to improve it." "The quest is not the stuff, like you say, the stuff, because you go through life going, when I get that job, when I earn that much money, when I buy that car, when I buy that flat, when I buy that house, I'll be happy." "I'm a big fan of having an operating system to my kids. It's not the stuff, it's the information, the knowledge. It's how I live my life every day." Find Emma: Instagram LinkedIn The Glow London SPONSOR This season of the Parentpreneur Podcast is sponsored by Leadology.ai  Find out more by clicking the link below. http://www.leadology.ai/mike ABOUT THE PODCAST Welcome to the Parentpreneur Podcast, where we help fellow entrepreneurs achieve in business & balancing the demands of parenthood. Our mission is to give actionable advice, repeatable systems & "how to's" to achieve success both as an entrepreneur and a parent. We feature interviews with entrepreneurs who are also parents and learn what they wish they knew before embarking on their journey. Join us as we share practical advice and insights on leveraging your resources, establishing repeatable systems, and removing obstacles to success as an entrepreneur and a parent. Tune in for straight-talking advice - "Parentrepreneuring" - more done, less guilt." ABOUT THE HOST As a serial entrepreneur and investor, Michael demonstrates how to establish repeatable systems, remove obstacles, and leverage resources. He helps people leverage their time & resources. As a parent of two young children, he offers advice for success in balancing parenthood and entrepreneurship.Michael's expertise has helped numerous SMEs and investors achieve their goals. His proven strategies and sought-after guidance enable clients to identify weaknesses and utilise strengths to help fellow Parentrepreneurs. Access the host 24/7 - sort of by using his AI FREE here "Connecting People has Real Value."

In this inbetween-a-sode of the Parentpreneur Podcast, Michael covers the importance and difficulties of finding a balance between work and family life. In this short episode he shares five top tips that can help you achieve maximum productivity at work and have a happier, healthier and more meaningful family life.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Michael’s first tip is to schedule family time as you would a business meeting. Put it in your diary, make it important and give that time your full attention.   Just as important as scheduling family time is scheduling work time. Michael talks about the importance of setting strict working hours and sticking to them, especially if you’re working from home.  Self care is the single most important thing you can do. Michale talks about the importance of looking after yourself and having fun, and how, as a result, your work and family life will improve because of it.  Being a parent is, in most cases, a partnership. Michael talks about having open communication with your partner about who does what when it comes to the children. BEST MOMENTS“Multitasking is a fallacy, you can’t do two things equally well.”“Ask yourself ‘If I only do one thing today to make my day successful, what is it?’...then prioritise that thing.”“If you’re setting your own work hours, they don’t have to be in work hours.” SPONSORThis season of the Parentpreneur Podcast is sponsored by Leadology.ai  Find out more by clicking the link below.http://www.leadology.ai/mike ABOUT THE PODCASTWelcome to the Parentpreneur Podcast, where we help fellow entrepreneurs achieve in business & balancing the demands of parenthood.Our mission is to give actionable advice, repeatable systems & "how to's" to achieve success both as an entrepreneur and a parent.We feature interviews with entrepreneurs who are also parents and learn what they wish they knew before embarking on their journey.Join us as we share practical advice and insights on leveraging your resources, establishing repeatable systems, and removing obstacles to success as an entrepreneur and a parent.Tune in for straight-talking advice - "Parentrepreneuring" - more done, less guilt." ABOUT THE HOSTAs a serial entrepreneur and investor, Michael demonstrates how to establish repeatable systems, remove obstacles, and leverage resources.He helps people leverage their time & resources. As a parent of two young children, he offers advice for success in balancing parenthood and entrepreneurship.Michael's expertise has helped numerous SMEs and investors achieve their goals. His proven strategies and sought-after guidance enable clients to identify weaknesses and utilise strengths to help fellow Parentrepreneurs."Connecting People has Real Value."

On this week's show Michael talks to Alexandra Bond Burnett. Alexandra works with entrepreneurs to create maximum impact with their brands, focusing on strengthening personal relationships. Alexandra discusses her incredible journey from working in the education sector to becoming a personal coach, via drama school, and how the tools she has gathered along the way have helped her to be a better parent.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Alexandra talks about her journey. She credits her change in direction of a career to an early mid-life crisis at the age of 23, when she decided to enrol in drama school which ultimately led her to being an entrepreneur.   Alexandra talks about her work in helping entrepreneurs close the gap between where they are and where they want to be and how her time at drama school has given her valuable tools to achieve excellent results.  Alexandra talks about her experience of coaching and how this has helped her raise her child by using coaching techniques to overcome problems in place of traditional discipline.  Michael and Alexandra talk about what masculinity means in the modern world and how young men, especially, need to be in touch with their feelings as this will help them in later life but will also give them the tools to help their peers.  BEST MOMENTS“There are a billion talented people out there in every sector, but you don’t see them because they don’t show off.”“There’s a new wave of masculinity. Which is the father that is tender to his child.”“Be brave enough to accept what you do know, what you don’t know, what you’re good at, what you’re not good at and to be honest and open about it.” SPONSORThis season of the Parentpreneur Podcast is sponsored by Leadology.ai  Find out more by clicking the link below.http://www.leadology.ai/mike ABOUT THE PODCAST"Welcome to the Parentpreneur Podcast, where we help fellow entrepreneurs achieve in business & balancing the demands of parenthood.Our mission is to give actionable advice, repeatable systems & "how to's" to achieve success both as an entrepreneur and a parent.We feature interviews with entrepreneurs who are also parents and learn what they wish they knew before embarking on their journey.Join us as we share practical advice and insights on leveraging your resources, establishing repeatable systems, and removing obstacles to success as an entrepreneur and a parent.Tune in for straight-talking advice - "Parentrepreneuring" - more done, less guilt." ABOUT THE HOSTAs a serial entrepreneur and investor, Michael demonstrates how to establish repeatable systems, remove obstacles, and leverage resources.He helps people leverage their time & resources. As a parent of two young children, he offers advice for success in balancing parenthood and entrepreneurship.Michael's expertise has helped numerous SMEs and investors achieve their goals. His proven strategies and sought-after guidance enable clients to identify weaknesses and utilise strengths to help fellow Parentrepreneurs."Connecting People has Real Value." ABOUT THE GUESTAlexandra works with leaders, founders and executives on developing a powerful and authentic personal branding strategy, coaching them to share their message confidently and fluently so they can feel confident, open the right doors and attract and retain the best talent.Her clients are worldwide, and she works one-to-one or with leadership teams. Alongside that, she hosts the Ambition to Impact podcast which features some incredible leadership interviews with leaders from high-growth companies to global FTSE 250 looking at their failures, most impactful lessons and greater ambitions for the future.She lives in East Sussex, with a son, husband and two dogs and has a dependence on tabasco and open water swimming.

In this week’s inbetween-a-sode Michael has something to get off his chest. Tired of seeing people who claim to be entrepreneurs, but in reality don’t do anything, Michael has identified four bad habits all these people share. He’s going to break them down for you in this show so that you don’t fall into the trap of talking about it and not doing it. KEY TAKEAWAYS Michael’s first tip is to develop good habits and consistency. He talks about the importance of spreading your work out over the week and creating a schedule.  Michael’s second tip is to break large tasks down into smaller, measurable targets.  Michael’s third tip is to stop planning and start working. Stop talking ‘what if’s’ and ‘yes, but’s’ and put your plan into action.  Michael’s fourth tip is to take risks. You will only learn from your mistakes, so don’t play it safe all the time, be brave enough to take a leap and see where it takes you.  BEST MOMENTS“Swap the chat and the planning for action.” “You can’t just declare yourself an entrepreneur and expect success to fall into your lap.”“How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.”“GSD - Get Shit Done.” SPONSORThis season of the Parentpreneur Podcast is sponsored by Leadology.ai  Find out more by clicking the link below.http://www.leadology.ai/mike ABOUT THE PODCAST"Welcome to the Parentpreneur Podcast, where we help fellow entrepreneurs achieve in business & balancing the demands of parenthood.Our mission is to give actionable advice, repeatable systems & "how to's" to achieve success both as an entrepreneur and a parent.We feature interviews with entrepreneurs who are also parents and learn what they wish they knew before embarking on their journey.Join us as we share practical advice and insights on leveraging your resources, establishing repeatable systems, and removing obstacles to success as an entrepreneur and a parent.Tune in for straight-talking advice - "Parentrepreneuring" - more done, less guilt." ABOUT THE HOSTAs a serial entrepreneur and investor, Michael demonstrates how to establish repeatable systems, remove obstacles, and leverage resources.He helps people leverage their time & resources. As a parent of two young children, he offers advice for success in balancing parenthood and entrepreneurship.Michael's expertise has helped numerous SMEs and investors achieve their goals. His proven strategies and sought-after guidance enable clients to identify weaknesses and utilise strengths to help fellow Parentrepreneurs."Connecting People has Real Value."

This week on the show Michael is joined by Alessio Cirillo. Born to an Italian father and an English mother, he grew up in England and now lives in Dubai with his Peruvian wife, Alessio has had a very interesting life. He talks to Michael about his journey as an investment manager and parent and how Budisim and boxing   KEY TAKEAWAYS Michael and Alessio talk about the idea that parents have so many expectations about what their child will be like and how they will parent them, but how these ideas are always shattered as soon as the child comes along.  Alessio discusses the skills he has learnt as an entrepreneur and how he can transfer these to parenthood, especially patience.  Where do you draw the lines between teaching your children but also letting them have that childhood innocence? The guys get into this discussion.  Communication skills are key. Alessio talks about how, as a child, he was aware that he was not an effective communicator and shares the lessons he has learnt that has transformed him into the strong communicator he his today.  BEST MOMENTS“One of the keys to being a good parent is to not repeat the mistakes of your own parents.”“It’s better to have five amazing relationships than 2000 average relationships.”“Don’t be too rigid in your identity. Allow other people's thoughts and idea to shape and guide you.” SPONSORThis season of the Parentpreneur Podcast is sponsored by Leadology.ai  Find out more by clicking the link below.http://www.leadology.ai/mike ABOUT THE PODCAST"Welcome to the Parentpreneur Podcast, where we help fellow entrepreneurs achieve in business & balancing the demands of parenthood.Our mission is to give actionable advice, repeatable systems & "how to's" to achieve success both as an entrepreneur and a parent.We feature interviews with entrepreneurs who are also parents and learn what they wish they knew before embarking on their journey.Join us as we share practical advice and insights on leveraging your resources, establishing repeatable systems, and removing obstacles to success as an entrepreneur and a parent.Tune in for straight-talking advice - "Parentrepreneuring" - more done, less guilt." ABOUT THE HOSTAs a serial entrepreneur and investor, Michael demonstrates how to establish repeatable systems, remove obstacles, and leverage resources.He helps people leverage their time & resources. As a parent of two young children, he offers advice for success in balancing parenthood and entrepreneurship.Michael's expertise has helped numerous SMEs and investors achieve their goals. His proven strategies and sought-after guidance enable clients to identify weaknesses and utilise strengths to help fellow Parentrepreneurs."Connecting People has Real Value." ABOUT THE GUESTOur guest today is Alessio Cirillo, a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in the investment management industry.Alessio is a successful investment manager and a devoted father who understands the challenges of juggling a demanding career with the responsibilities of being a good parent. He shares his insights on how he drives his passions in both areas of his life.After relocating from the UK four years ago with his wife and daughter, Alessio now works at Al Dhabi Capital, an active absolute asset management firm in Abu Dhabi. But what sets Alessio apart is that he is an Intrapreneur. He takes open-ended ideas and turns them into real-world products and services while backed by his company's available resources.So how does he manage to balance it all? Alessio blends boxing, Buddhism, and mindfulness in his journey as a Parentrepreneur. He has developed strategies that help him stay focused and manage his time efficiently.If you're a parent struggling to balance work and family, you won't want to miss this episode. Alessio shares his tips and tricks for staying present and productive at work and home. Tune in to "The Parentrepreneur Show" to hear Alessio's story.Alessio’s contact details:acirillo@aldhabi.aehttps:/www.aldhabicapital.comHerman Hesse:SteppenwolfSiddharthaDemian

Welcome to another ‘Inbetween-a-sode”. This week Michael shares his four simple rules for balancing your homelife, work life and selfcare. These four nuggets of advice have served Michael well and, after refining them over the years, he now wants to share them with you. So take a ten minute break and let Michael preach you some wisdom that will make your life better.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Create a routine and stick to it. Michael calls his system ‘Repeat the Repeatable’ and walks you through his recommendations for creating a routine. Use your decisions wisely. Michael talks about how to focus on the important things, how to delegate and how to be mindful of your time so that you can make the right decisions.  Concentrate your time. Pick one thing and do it well, avoid multitasking as it leads to ineffective working and can create stress.  Prioritise. Identify your most important task and make that your number one priority.  BEST MOMENTS“Being an entrepreneur can be thrilling and rewarding, but it can also be incredibly challenging when you are also a parent.” “Balancing your work life, family life and self care can be tough, but it’s not impossible.”“The most important thing is the most important thing.” SPONSORThis season of the Parentpreneur Podcast is sponsored by Leadology.ai  Find out more by clicking the link below.http://www.leadology.ai/mike ABOUT THE PODCAST"Welcome to the Parentpreneur Podcast, where we help fellow entrepreneurs achieve in business & balancing the demands of parenthood.Our mission is to give actionable advice, repeatable systems & "how to's" to achieve success both as an entrepreneur and a parent.We feature interviews with entrepreneurs who are also parents and learn what they wish they knew before embarking on their journey.Join us as we share practical advice and insights on leveraging your resources, establishing repeatable systems, and removing obstacles to success as an entrepreneur and a parent.Tune in for straight-talking advice - "Parentrepreneuring" - more done, less guilt." ABOUT THE HOSTAs a serial entrepreneur and investor, Michael demonstrates how to establish repeatable systems, remove obstacles, and leverage resources.He helps people leverage their time & resources. As a parent of two young children, he offers advice for success in balancing parenthood and entrepreneurship.Michael's expertise has helped numerous SMEs and investors achieve their goals. His proven strategies and sought-after guidance enable clients to identify weaknesses and utilise strengths to help fellow Parentrepreneurs."Connecting People has Real Value."

This week on the show Michael is joined by Andy Tait aka Coach Taiters. Andy was in a bad place in his late teens, recently separated from his girlfriend, overweight and lacking any self confidence. But, through studying the world of fitness and nutrition and making a dedicated effort Andy has managed to turn his life around. He now lives in Canada with his wife and two children and runs his own personal training business. Tune in and let Andy talk you through his incredible journey and share with you some great advice on how you can achieve your goals.   KEY TAKEAWAYS   When Andy was 20 he described himself as “chubby”. After his relationship ended his self confidence was at rock bottom, that was the moment he asked himself “How did I get here?” and that was the beginning of his fitness journey. What gets measured gets managed. Coach Tait explains that accountability is the thing most his clients look for. He works with his clients to measure their progress and hold them accountable to it. Coach Tait talks about how fitness helps build mental resilience, accountability and skills around tracking progress which are invaluable tools that can be transferred to entrepreneurship. Coach Tait talks about the crossover between his family and his business. How part of his brand is being a family man and how his wife is his first port of call when he needs advice and guidance.   BEST MOMENTS   “You think you’ve got a handle on parenting and then your kids get older and present new challenges.” “If you can only do one thing today, pick the one that would give you progress.” “The more people you can help, the more successful you will be.”   SPONSOR   This season of the Parentpreneur Podcast is sponsored by Leadology.ai  Find out more by clicking the link below.   http://www.leadology.ai/mike     LINKS   COACH TAITERS WEBSITE   COACH TAITERS INSTAGRAM   ABOUT THE PODCAST   Welcome to the Parentrepreneur Podcast, where we help fellow entrepreneurs achieve in business & balancing the demands of parenthood. Our mission is to give actionable advice, repeatable systems & "how to's" to achieve success both as an entrepreneur and a parent. We feature interviews with entrepreneurs who are also parents and learn what they wish they knew before embarking on their journey. Join us as we share practical advice and insights on leveraging your resources, establishing repeatable systems, and removing obstacles to success as an entrepreneur and a parent. Tune in for straight-talking advice - "Parentrepreneuring" - more done, less guilt."   ABOUT THE HOST As a serial entrepreneur and investor, Michael demonstrates how to establish repeatable systems, remove obstacles, and leverage resources. He helps people leverage their time & resources. As a parent of two young children, he offers advice for success in balancing parenthood and entrepreneurship. Michael's expertise has helped numerous SMEs and investors achieve their goals. His proven strategies and sought-after guidance enable clients to identify weaknesses and utilise strengths to help fellow Parentrepreneurs.   "Connecting People has Real Value."   ABOUT THE GUEST   Andy Tait aka “Coach Taiters” found himself in a bad place both physically and mentally. He was coming out of an unhappy relationship, he didn’t do any exercise, and he was turning to food for comfort. He realised that he needed to do something to regain control of his health. However, at this point in his life, he wasn’t a personal trainer, he didn’t have a nutrition certification, and he had no idea where to start. He jumped around from diet to diet because he didn’t understand the principles of sustainable weight loss. So despite his efforts, he was on an unsuccessful journey because he got caught up in the over-restrict and over-consume cycle. With the knowledge he has now, he could have saved himself years of frustration, and could have gained the physique and fulfilment he has today in a much shorter period of time. Fast forward 10 years of working in the fitness industry. He wants to help you accomplish your health and fitness goals so that you can feel confident in yourself, reduce anxiety, and live a long and healthy life

Welcome to another ‘Inbetween-a-sode”. This week Michael talks about the importance of getting started with that great idea…of stopping thinking about and just doing it…of ‘Getting off your Backside.’ He talks about the motivations you need and shares his seven tips that will help you to make a start now so you can start to see the benefits.  KEY TAKEAWAYS Michael talks about the importance of your motivation. What is the motivation that is specific to you and drives you to do the one thing you want to do? Know it, learn it and keep it in your mind at all times. ‘Be Clear on your Niche’ - What is the thing that you are great at, the thing that your family and friends always come to you for advice for. More often than not, that is the thing that entrepreneurs monetise and become successful at.  ‘Put yourself Out There’ - In this modern world of social media there is more opportunity than ever for people to shout about what they do. Even though it might feel uncomfortable at first you’ll soon see the rewards, and, you can guarantee that your competitors are doing it! ‘Provide Value’ - Your clients will be more receptive to you and your company if you provide true value for services. To find out what that means to them, simply ask them. Look for patterns in their behaviour or turn your problems into solutions and offer those as a service.  BEST MOMENTS   “When you have a strong enough ‘why’, the ‘how’s’ will take care of themselves.” “Don’t let the minority spoil your party.” “Offer free resources. That will help build trust with your potential customers.” SPONSOR "Introducing Leadology.ai, the ultimate all-in-one digital marketing platform for service-based businesses, ready to supercharge your success. With Leadology's exclusive offer for The Parentrepreneur Show listeners, not only will you receive two months free with an annual subscription, but you'll also unlock an ultra-smart bonus bundle of clever solutions for your parentrepreneur business that will help you to save time and unlock a world of growth opportunities.This bonus bundle alone is worth $997.Just click on https://www.leadology.ai/mike to learn more." ABOUT THE PODCAST   "Welcome to the Parentrepreneur Podcast, where we help fellow entrepreneurs achieve in business & balancing the demands of parenthood.   Our mission is to give actionable advice, repeatable systems & "how to's" to achieve success both as an entrepreneur and a parent.   We feature interviews with entrepreneurs who are also parents and learn what they wish they knew before embarking on their journey.   Join us as we share practical advice and insights on leveraging your resources, establishing repeatable systems, and removing obstacles to success as an entrepreneur and a parent.   Tune in for straight-talking advice - "Parentrepreneuring" - more done, less guilt."   ABOUT THE HOST   As a serial entrepreneur and investor, Michael demonstrates how to establish repeatable systems, remove obstacles, and leverage resources.   He helps people leverage their time & resources. As a parent of two young children, he offers advice for success in balancing parenthood and entrepreneurship.   Michael's expertise has helped numerous SMEs and investors achieve their goals. His proven strategies and sought-after guidance enable clients to identify weaknesses and utilise strengths to help fellow Parentrepreneurs.   "Connecting People has Real Value."

In today's episode of the Parentrepreneur Michael is joined by Bruce Brooker, an accomplished entrepreneur and a close friend of our host. Bruce has four children, a number of business interests and an active social life. Join us as Bruce shares his insights and his learnings on how to be a great parent and great entrepreneur.    KEY TAKEAWAYS Bruce talks about his journey and how he ended up as an entrepreneur via a stint as a professional rugby player and then into the world of newspapers, but realised after more than a decade he was losing sight of himself . Relocating to Devon, Bruce recreated himself and found his entrepreneurial mojo. He now runs multiple businesses. But he applies his skills to other areas too - rugby coaching and as a school governor.   With 4 children and almost as many business and personal interests, Bruce is very conscious of how he manages his time to create a healthy balance. He discusses this with Michael and shares some tips and tricks he has found useful.  Bruce spends some of his time at the weekend coaching and refereeing a local boys rugby team. He discusses with Michael how the lessons he learns from coaching help his business and how the coaching helps him view his business ventures in a new light.  BEST MOMENTS   “How you do anything is how you do everything.” “It’s the quality of your thoughts that determine how you feel.” “Taking time off and feeding your happy place is so important to your success.” SPONSOR "Introducing Leadology.ai, the ultimate all-in-one digital marketing platform for service-based businesses, ready to supercharge your success. With Leadology's exclusive offer for The Parentrepreneur Show listeners, not only will you receive two months free with an annual subscription, but you'll also unlock an ultra-smart bonus bundle of clever solutions for your parentrepreneur business that will help you to save time and unlock a world of growth opportunities.This bonus bundle alone is worth $997.Just click on https://www.leadology.ai/mike to learn more."   ABOUT THE GUEST   Bruce Brooker is a dynamic individual who has successfully managed the roles of being a parent and an entrepreneur.    Bruce's experiences as a parent and an entrepreneur make him an ideal guest for The Parentrepreneur Show. Listeners will hear how Bruce successfully balances the demands of parenthood and entrepreneurship. Topics to be explored include effective time management, coping with pressures, and maintaining work-life balance.   Expect to learn practical strategies for managing your time, prioritising responsibilities, and achieving work-life harmony, all delivered with candour. And find out how Bruce applies Maori and All Black culture in his business & family life.   Through his experiences, Bruce will inspire and motivate parents to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams while raising a family.   Bruce’s contact details: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucebrooker10/   Books: “Legacy: What the All Blacks can teach us about the business of life.” ~ James Kerr ABOUT THE PODCAST   "Welcome to the Parentrepreneur Podcast, where we help fellow entrepreneurs achieve in business & balancing the demands of parenthood.   Our mission is to give actionable advice, repeatable systems & "how to's" to achieve success both as an entrepreneur and a parent.   We feature interviews with entrepreneurs who are also parents and learn what they wish they knew before embarking on their journey.   Join us as we share practical advice and insights on leveraging your resources, establishing repeatable systems, and removing obstacles to success as an entrepreneur and a parent.   Tune in for straight-talking advice - "Parentrepreneuring" - more done, less guilt."   ABOUT THE HOST   As a serial entrepreneur and investor, Michael demonstrates how to establish repeatable systems, remove obstacles, and leverage resources.   He helps people leverage their time & resources. As a parent of two young children, he offers advice for success in balancing parenthood and entrepreneurship.   Michael's expertise has helped numerous SMEs and investors achieve their goals. His proven strategies and sought-after guidance enable clients to identify weaknesses and utilise strengths to help fellow Parentrepreneurs.   "Connecting People has Real Value."

Welcome to another ‘Inbetween-a-sode”. In this week's show, Michael is looking at a question that plays on his mind, “How to run a successful business and be a good parent?”  So take a 15 minute break, relax and let Michael help you find some answers.    KEY TAKEAWAYS Being a parent is hard. Running a business is hard. But the two together? That can feel overwhelming. Can you balance them, is it even possible? Michael gives his thoughts on this and shares a few tips that might help you to feel less overwhelmed.  Michael shares his tips on prioritising, both in his work life and home life so that he can create a healthy work / life balance. Especially his 3 tier system of “Do, Delegate or Dump” What are you worth an hour? Once you calculate this number you can make decisions on whether or not it is efficient to employ someone else to take care of something for you, cleaning or gardening for example. You might find that that both saves you money and increases the time you can spend with your family.  Learn to say no. Michael talks about how being brave enough to say no to certain opportunities can lead to improvements in your business and your relationship with your family.  BEST MOMENTS   “You only have one chance with your kids, for your business, you’ll have many.” “When you’re faced with anything that doesn’t align with your goals and principles, don’t be afraid to say no.” “Every minute counts, work smarter, not harder and make the most of your time.” SPONSOR "Introducing Leadology.ai, the ultimate all-in-one digital marketing platform for service-based businesses, ready to supercharge your success. With Leadology's exclusive offer for The Parentrepreneur Show listeners, not only will you receive two months free with an annual subscription, but you'll also unlock an ultra-smart bonus bundle of clever solutions for your parentrepreneur business that will help you to save time and unlock a world of growth opportunities.This bonus bundle alone is worth $997.Just click on https://www.leadology.ai/mike to learn more."   ABOUT THE PODCAST   "Welcome to the Parentrepreneur Podcast, where we help fellow entrepreneurs achieve in business & balancing the demands of parenthood.   Our mission is to give actionable advice, repeatable systems & "how to's" to achieve success both as an entrepreneur and a parent.   We feature interviews with entrepreneurs who are also parents and learn what they wish they knew before embarking on their journey.   Join us as we share practical advice and insights on leveraging your resources, establishing repeatable systems, and removing obstacles to success as an entrepreneur and a parent.   Tune in for straight-talking advice - "Parentrepreneuring" - more done, less guilt."   ABOUT THE HOST   As a serial entrepreneur and investor, Michael demonstrates how to establish repeatable systems, remove obstacles, and leverage resources.   He helps people leverage their time & resources. As a parent of two young children, he offers advice for success in balancing parenthood and entrepreneurship.   Michael's expertise has helped numerous SMEs and investors achieve their goals. His proven strategies and sought-after guidance enable clients to identify weaknesses and utilise strengths to help fellow Parentrepreneurs.   "Connecting People has Real Value.”

This week Michael is joined by David Whitmarsh, chief executive of renewable energy business ‘Standard Gas Technologies’. David went from being a chartered surveyor to setting up his own company in a long established sector, whilst being a father to two daughters. In this interview he shares his life lessons, his mistakes and his advice for anyone who is considering ‘taking the leap’.   KEY TAKEAWAYS David talks about his journey from being a chartered surveyor, a job he took because he thought it would provide a nice lifestyle, through to joining the parachute regiment and how that gave him the clarity he needed to take a ‘leap of faith’ and follow his true calling to becoming an entrepreneur.  David talks about setting up a new company in a long established industry, energy. And how his, and his teams, desire to deliver something new and different provided many challenges and how they overcame them.   David muses on how being a parent has affected his life as an entrepreneur and visa versa. He discusses, with Michael, how he sees risk in a whole new way now that he has to provide for not only himself, but his children as well.   The guys talk about the difficulties of juggling parenthood and entrepreneurship. How does one affect the other? Is it really that easy to switch from one to the other at 9am and then switch back at 5pm? And, what lessons have they learned that they can pass onto you? BEST MOMENTS   “As an entrepreneur you’re going to face setbacks, it’s how you respond to those setbacks that will define you.” “Unless you’re prepared to do something different, you’re never going to break new ground.” “To make a difference you have to change things.” “The most valuable thing you can give your children is your time.” SPONSOR "Introducing Leadology.ai, the ultimate all-in-one digital marketing platform for service-based businesses, ready to supercharge your success. With Leadology's exclusive offer for The Parentrepreneur Show listeners, not only will you receive two months free with an annual subscription, but you'll also unlock an ultra-smart bonus bundle of clever solutions for your parentrepreneur business that will help you to save time and unlock a world of growth opportunities.This bonus bundle alone is worth $997.Just click on https://www.leadology.ai/mike to learn more."   ABOUT THE PODCAST   "Welcome to the Parentrepreneur Podcast, where we help fellow entrepreneurs achieve in business & balancing the demands of parenthood.   Our mission is to give actionable advice, repeatable systems & "how to's" to achieve success both as an entrepreneur and a parent.   We feature interviews with entrepreneurs who are also parents and learn what they wish they knew before embarking on their journey.   Join us as we share practical advice and insights on leveraging your resources, establishing repeatable systems, and removing obstacles to success as an entrepreneur and a parent.   Tune in for straight-talking advice - "Parentrepreneuring" - more done, less guilt."   ABOUT THE HOST   As a serial entrepreneur and investor, Michael demonstrates how to establish repeatable systems, remove obstacles, and leverage resources.   He helps people leverage their time & resources. As a parent of two young children, he offers advice for success in balancing parenthood and entrepreneurship.   Michael's expertise has helped numerous SMEs and investors achieve their goals. His proven strategies and sought-after guidance enable clients to identify weaknesses and utilise strengths to help fellow Parentrepreneurs.   "Connecting People has Real Value."

Welcome to the first ‘Inbetween-a-sode” These are short episode that we will be releasing in between our longer episodes with featured guests.   This week, Michael is going to run you through his “NOT to do list” of stressful and common habits that entrepreneurs need to eliminate. So sit back and enjoy a bite-sized episode packed full of useful tips.    KEY TAKEAWAYS Don’t let emails and texts annoy your routine first thing in the morning or last thing at night. It will affect your thinking in the morning and your resting in the evening. Try to get at least one main task out of the way before you tackle your messages.  Have a clear agenda and end time for every meeting you attend. And get a copy of the agenda before the meeting. This way, you can have clarity around what you want to say, but also it will help you identify the people in the room that are on the same page as you.  Batch your emails! This means setting aside designated times to check your email and sending out replies in batches, usually once or twice a day. This way you are not constantly checking your emails which allows you to focus your mind on the task at hand. Don’t work harder and expect to be less overwhelmed. Prioritise, don’t overwork. If you don’t prioritise then everything becomes overwhelming, but if you prioritise the most important tasks and do them first all of a sudden you will feel less overwhelmed.  BEST MOMENTS   “Within discipline lies freedom.” “What you don’t do, determines what you can do.” “Have a digital detox…switch your phone off one day a week.” “Do less, better.” SPONSOR "Introducing Leadology.ai, the ultimate all-in-one digital marketing platform for service-based businesses, ready to supercharge your success. With Leadology's exclusive offer for The Parentrepreneur Show listeners, not only will you receive two months free with an annual subscription, but you'll also unlock an ultra-smart bonus bundle of clever solutions for your parentrepreneur business that will help you to save time and unlock a world of growth opportunities.This bonus bundle alone is worth $997.Just click on https://www.leadology.ai/mike to learn more." ABOUT THE PODCAST   "Welcome to the Parentrepreneur Podcast, where we help fellow entrepreneurs achieve in business & balancing the demands of parenthood.   Our mission is to give actionable advice, repeatable systems & "how to's" to achieve success both as an entrepreneur and a parent.   We feature interviews with entrepreneurs who are also parents and learn what they wish they knew before embarking on their journey.   Join us as we share practical advice and insights on leveraging your resources, establishing repeatable systems, and removing obstacles to success as an entrepreneur and a parent.   Tune in for straight-talking advice - "Parentrepreneuring" - more done, less guilt."   ABOUT THE HOST   As a serial entrepreneur and investor, Michael demonstrates how to establish repeatable systems, remove obstacles, and leverage resources.   He helps people leverage their time & resources. As a parent of two young children, he offers advice for success in balancing parenthood and entrepreneurship.   Michael's expertise has helped numerous SMEs and investors achieve their goals. His proven strategies and sought-after guidance enable clients to identify weaknesses and utilise strengths to help fellow Parentrepreneurs.   "Connecting People has Real Value."

Welcome to the brand new ‘Parentrepreneur Podcast’   On this first show host Michael J Christian is joined by Dr Adnan Ali, a highly accomplished medical leader. The two discuss the challenges, rewards and lessons they have experienced by juggling parenthood and entrepreneurship and share their experiences with you to make your life easier.   KEY TAKEAWAYS After working 12 hour shifts as a GP and realising his life was not what he wanted, Dr Adnan decided on a change of career. He talks about the driving forces that led him on his current path and what values drive him.  How do we achieve our goals? The simple answer is hard work. The guys talk about the ‘10,000’ hour rule and how most people that achieve their goals have put that time in.  Does being an entrepreneur make it easier to be a parent? The guys talk about the positive influence being an entrepreneur can be for children, how the children pick up on and are exposed to behaviours that they may not otherwise have been if their parents were not entrepreneurs.  The one thing that most new entrepreneurs overlook is…good health. How much does good health affect other parts of your life? Your relationship with your family and friends, with yourself and your drive and success in your professional life.    BEST MOMENTS   “If you’ve got a goal, start now.” “Ask yourself, what is the difference you are making to the world?” “The more people you can help, the more successful you will be.” “Set your own values and live by them everyday.” SPONSOR   Appreciate this is late in the day! Apologies:"Introducing Leadology.ai, the ultimate all-in-one digital marketing platform for service-based businesses, ready to supercharge your success. With Leadology's exclusive offer for The Parentrepreneur Show listeners, not only will you receive two months free with an annual subscription, but you'll also unlock an ultra-smart bonus bundle of clever solutions for your parentrepreneur business that will help you to save time and unlock a world of growth opportunities.This bonus bundle alone is worth $997.Just click on https://www.leadology.ai/mike to learn more."   http://www.leadology.ai/mike ABOUT THE GUEST    Dr Adnan Ali is a highly accomplished medical leader with an impressive track record in national policy-making, healthcare service design and clinical governance.   His extensive experience in both corporate and clinical governance has helped shape the UK's healthcare scene.   Dr Adnan is a devoted parent passionate about balancing his family responsibilities with his career aspirations. He has found a way to successfully juggle his entrepreneurial endeavours with the joys and challenges of being a parent.   His insights on how to drive passion and manage the demands of parenthood while achieving professional success will be invaluable to listeners.   Where to find Dr Adnan:   Podcast: "Health Success - How I do it" Website: Healthality LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dradnanali/ Resources mentioned: "Bounce" by Matthew Syed "Impact Theory" Tom Bilyeu Podcast 7 Levels Deep explanation (one of many) ABOUT THE PODCAST   "Welcome to the Parentrepreneur Podcast, where we help fellow entrepreneurs achieve in business & balancing the demands of parenthood.   Our mission is to give actionable advice, repeatable systems & "how to's" to achieve success both as an entrepreneur and a parent.   We feature interviews with entrepreneurs who are also parents and learn what they wish they knew before embarking on their journey.   Join us as we share practical advice and insights on leveraging your resources, establishing repeatable systems, and removing obstacles to success as an entrepreneur and a parent.   Tune in for straight-talking advice - "Parentrepreneuring" - more done, less guilt."   ABOUT THE HOST   As a serial entrepreneur and investor, Michael demonstrates how to establish repeatable systems, remove obstacles, and leverage resources.   He helps people leverage their time & resources. As a parent of two young children, he offers advice for success in balancing parenthood and entrepreneurship.   Michael's expertise has helped numerous SMEs and investors achieve their goals. His proven strategies and sought-after guidance enable clients to identify weaknesses and utilise strengths to help fellow Parentrepreneurs.   "Connecting People has Real Value."