Focus on Cornwall Podcast

Focus on Cornwall Podcast

Welcome to the Focus on Cornwall Podcast. Sharing stories from Cornwall’s businesses and leaders, talking about the challenges we face and opportunities.Cornwall is a unique place for business, with its culture and proximity to the ocean. We can do business differently, and we can help each other. This is a place to share our story.

Episode 14 - Katherine George on everything social

Katherine George from Oh So Social joins me for this episode, and we talk about ways to look after ourselves when we're using social media, and Katherine gives some great advice about all things social.  

11-07
28:25

Episode 13 - Business growth with Kirsty Miles-Musgrove from CIOS Growth Hub

This episode we talked about turning difficulties into opportunities, the support which is available from the CIOS Growth Hub and Skills Hub and much more. 

10-17
25:53

Episode 12 - Storytelling for Business with William Essex

Talking to our audiences as businesses doesn't have to be complex. William shares his thoughts on the need to treat our customers as individuals, the dangers of automation and how we can communicate more effectively. 

10-03
31:40

Episode 11 - Ashley Leeds on LinkedIn

Ashley Leeds is the 15 minute guy who teaches people to love LinkedIn. How does he do that, and what are the positive reasons for showing up on this platform? Ashley talks us through it on this episode of the Focus on Cornwall podcast.

06-12
28:43

Episode 9 - Sharing your story with photography

Photographs can form a big part of your branding, or personal branding, and it's all about getting the right message across. In this episode, I share my thoughts on sharing story with photography, and I'm also joined by William Essex, author and publisher, who interviewed me about my work. 

05-16
26:08

Episode 8 - Finding your tone of voice, with Lyssa-Fee Crump

Lyssa-Fêe Crump shares her knowledge on developing the tone of voice for your business and your personal brand, and as the "chief cephalopod wrangler" of Kraken Marketing, she talks about being bold and being brave being yourself. 

05-01
33:25

Episode 7 - Imposter Syndrome and Unleashing your power with Bhavna Raithatha

Bhavna Raithatha, international psychotherapist, coach and clinical supervisor,  shares her knowledge and wisdom about overcoming Imposter Syndrome. But this episode is much more than that. At times, I was deeply moved by our conversation and, at other times, inspired. Bhavna invites us to draw a line in the sand and start afresh from today. To serve our fellow humans, and to unleash our power. I hope you enjoy this episode and find as much value in Bhavna's words as I do. 

04-17
30:28

Episode 6 - What is Marketing? With Belinda Shipp, Cornish Marketing Consultancy

In Episode 6, Belinda Shipp from Cornish Marketing Consultancy shares with us some insightful information about marketing. Firstly, what is it? And she lets us know about the importance of building human relationships with our audience. I hope you enjoy this episode. 

04-03
30:51

Episode 5 - Edward Chapman

In this episode, I'm joined by the inspirational Running Man, Edward Chapman. Edward has run over a hundred marathons and ultramarathons, and has a love of  the English language. Here, he shares some of his insights on the environment and some of the things we need to focus on as businesses and individuals. 

03-21
33:44

Episode 4 - Talking with Viki Carpenter, Gloss Media

On our 4th episode, I talk with Viki Carpenter about setting up your own business and the things we need to think about when starting the process of promoting it. We also talked about the various organisations Viki is involved with, including the wonderful work of Final Straw Cornwall. 

03-07
21:50

Episode 3 - Tim Bunting, CEO of Cornwall Air Ambulance

Tim Bunting, CEO of Cornwall Air Ambulance joins me in this episode to discuss the vital work that the organisation does. Tim talks about the challenges ahead, as well as sharing how the charity has touched the lives of Cornish people.

02-21
24:01

Episode 2 - Talking Cashflow and Credit Control with Clare Trice

On this episode, I was joined by Clare Trice from CTCC Solutions. We talked about how we can better manage our cashflows as well as credit control and what we need to be thinking about over the next year.  

02-07
20:12

Episode 1 - Finding work-life balance with Tim Hill

On this episode, I was joined by ActionCoach Truro’s Tim Hill where we discussed business in Cornwall, the challenges that we are facing and how we might overcome them. And we also discussed how we can find a better work-life balance so that we can enjoy living in this beautiful county of ours.

01-24
21:27

Episode 10 - All about websites with Heather Howe, Sox Digital

Websites are a keystone in our marketing strategy, but choosing the right platform, and knowing what the key details are for building or upgrading a website can be mindboggling. But Heather Howe from Sox Digital provides some insights into the key things you need to focus on and the important things to include on your home page.

05-29
37:44

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