Freedom From The Desk

In today's episode:This week on Freedom From the Desk ... I joined by leadership coach Pete Chant to explore a simple but powerful concept:Time + Attention = GrowthTogether, they unpack what this really means for small business owners — and why growth often feels harder than it should.From the difference between capability and capacity, to how we invest our time and attention each day, this conversation offers a grounded look at what actually drives progress in business.Because it’s not about doing more…it’s about doing the right things, with intention.A practical and thought-provoking episode for anyone navigating the realities of running a business on their own.______About Pete Chant and how to connect:Pete Chant is a leadership and business coach who works with individuals and organisations to develop clarity, capability, and capacity. His work focuses on helping people lead themselves and their businesses more effectively.Learn more about Vector Advantage:https://vectoradvantage.com.au/Book a free call with Pete: https://vectoradvantage.com.au/contact/Connect with Pete on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-chant/_____________My channel Freedom from the Desk, isn’t just about business.It’s about building a life that works from the inside out.If you’d like to follow along, I share:• Recipes• Ingredient awareness• Toxin-free swaps• Mindset and preventative health reflectionsAll my resources can be here: https://www.freedomfromthedesk.com.au/Or connect with me here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickyb970/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicola.brunton.1

In today's episode:This week on Freedom From the Desk ... What’s actually in the food we’re eating every day? E171 (Titanium Dioxide) a commonly used food additive that exists purely to improve the appearance of products, not their nutritional value! Often used to make foods look brighter and more visually appealing, this ingredient has raised concerns globally and has been banned in parts of Europe, yet it still appears in products on Australian supermarket shelves.This episode isn’t about fear, it’s about awareness and education.In this episode, I chat about:What Titanium Dioxide (E171) actually is and why it’s usedWhy it has been banned in some countriesThe different names it can appear under (including cosmetics vs food)Where it commonly shows up in everyday productsA real-world example from a supermarket productWhy ingredient labels can be misleading or incompleteHow small, repeated exposures can compound over timeSimple, practical ways to start making more informed choicesBecause the goal isn’t to change everything overnight, it’s to understand what we’re consuming and make better decisions over time.____________________ACCESS YOUR Free Resource: ⁠Additives Cheat Sheet⁠Other names mentioned: E171 (EU food additive number for titanium dioxide).Titanium Dioxide (common name; also used in ingredient lists).CI 77891 (Colour Index number commonly used for pigments in cosmetics).TiO2 (chemical formula; sometimes shown on technical sheets).Titanium(IV) oxide (chemical name; occasionally used in technical contexts).____________________Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Freedom From The Desk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place. I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.Continue to shine, Nicola Freedom from the Desk

In today's episode:This week on Freedom From the Desk ... Formaldehyde: What You Might Be Using Every Day (Without Realising)What we’re exposed to every day matters more than we often realise!Honestly, this is a topic that isn’t always talked about in everyday language! Formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, and where they can show up in common household and personal care products.This isn’t about fear.It’s about awareness.Because health isn’t just about what we eat, how we move, or the supplements we take, it’s also shaped by what we bring into our homes and use daily.In this episode, we unpack:• What formaldehyde is (in simple terms)• The difference between formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing preservatives• Where it can appear in everyday products• Why it doesn’t always show up clearly on labels• The difference between high exposure and everyday exposure• How small, repeated exposures can add up over time• Simple, practical ways to start making more informed choicesBecause real change doesn’t come from doing everything at once - it comes from small, intentional shifts over time.____________________ACCESS YOUR Free Resource: Additives Cheat SheetOther names mentioned: DMDM hydantoin imidazolidinyl urea diazolidinyl urea quaternium-15bronopol____________________Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Freedom From The Desk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place. I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.Continue to shine, Nicola Freedom from the Desk

In today's episode:This week on Freedom From the Desk ... Why Going “All In” on Health Usually BackfiresWhy do so many health changes fail … even when we start with the best intentions?In this episode, I explores why the popular “all-in” approach to health and lifestyle change often backfires. From New Year’s resolutions to dramatic pantry overhauls, trying to change everything at once can overwhelm our brain and nervous system, making it almost impossible to sustain.Instead of intensity, real change is built through small, repeatable actions that compound over time.I shares practical examples, simple analogies, and personal insights from her own health journey to explain why momentum matters far more than perfection when it comes to improving your wellbeing.A grounded conversation about creating lasting change, without the drama._____________________ACCESS YOUR Free Resource: Ready to stretch your thinking even further? Download my new Power of 3 guide — three simple mindset shifts to help you create momentum, confidence, and clarity in your next season.👉 Grab your FREE download now at https://www.freedomfromthedesk.com.au/thepowerofthreedownload____________________Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Freedom From The Desk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place. I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.Continue to shine, Nicola Freedom from the Desk

In today's episode:This week on Freedom From the Desk ... You don’t lack motivation. You lack clarity.In this episode of Freedom from the Desk, I explore why vague goals keep us stuck, and why aspiration without specificity is just fantasy.“I want to lose weight.”“I want financial freedom.”“I want more time.”These aren’t goals. They’re vibes.Without clear coordinates, there’s no route.No measurement & No momentum.In this episode, we unpack:• Why clarity is like a GPS for your goals• The difference between being busy and being aligned• Why we avoid getting specific (and what that’s costing us)• How clarity exposes skill gaps — and accelerates growthInspiration fluctuates.But clarity sharpens focus and drives action.If you had to define your next 90 days in one measurable sentence … could you?_____________________ACCESS YOUR Free Resource: Ready to stretch your thinking even further? Download my new Power of 3 guide — three simple mindset shifts to help you create momentum, confidence, and clarity in your next season.👉 Grab your FREE download now at https://www.freedomfromthedesk.com.au/thepowerofthreedownload____________________Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Freedom From The Desk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place. I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.Continue to shine, Nicola Freedom from the Desk

In today's episode:This week on Freedom From the Desk ... I explore a simple but powerful metaphor that connects mindset, emotional regulation, and business growth.If thoughts are seeds…If repetition is watering…If attention is sunlight…What are you actually growing and how does it look?This episode I talk about:• Why we don’t get the garden we want, we get the garden we maintain• How negativity bias works (weeds grow by default)• The science of neuroplasticity and Hebb’s Law• Why repetition strengthens mental pathwaysBecause the quality of your life, and your business is directly linked to the condition of your mental garden.The good news?Gardens can always be replanted 🌱_____________________ACCESS YOUR Free Resource: Ready to stretch your thinking even further? Download my new Power of 3 guide — three simple mindset shifts to help you create momentum, confidence, and clarity in your next season.👉 Grab your FREE download now at https://www.freedomfromthedesk.com.au/thepowerofthreedownload____________________Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Freedom From The Desk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place. I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.Continue to shine, Nicola Freedom from the Desk

In today's episode:This week on Freedom From the Desk ... The Law of Action ...This is the final episode in the Law of… series, bringing together:Focus (Law of Attraction)Energy cycles (Law of Rhythm)Nervous system state (Law of Vibration)And finally — actionIn this episode, we explore:• Why inaction is usually protection, not laziness• How fear, certainty, and safety keep us looping• The neuroscience of action and clarity• Why clarity comes after movement, not before• How dopamine is released through progress, not perfection• Why reflection without action becomes avoidanceYou need one small action that tells your brain: I’m moving now._____________________ACCESS YOUR Free Resource: Ready to stretch your thinking even further? Download my new Power of 3 guide — three simple mindset shifts to help you create momentum, confidence, and clarity in your next season.👉 Grab your FREE download now at https://www.freedomfromthedesk.com.au/thepowerofthreedownload____________________Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Freedom From The Desk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place. I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.Continue to shine, Nicola Freedom from the Desk

In today's episode:This week on Freedom From the Desk ... The Law of Vibration ... we take a look at a more rounded, scientific lens, focusing on emotional regulation and nervous system states rather than “high vibes” or positivity.During emotionally charged seasons like Christmas and New Year, our nervous system plays a powerful role in how we experience people, conversations, and environments. This episode unpacks why the “vibe” in a room feels real, how emotions are contagious, and how regulation (not control) helps us navigate stress, family dynamics, and overwhelm.A calm, practical conversation with simple tools you can use anytime, especially when things feel heightened._____________________ACCESS YOUR Free Resource: Ready to stretch your thinking even further? Download my new Power of 3 guide — three simple mindset shifts to help you create momentum, confidence, and clarity in your next season.👉 Grab your FREE download now at https://www.freedomfromthedesk.com.au/thepowerofthreedownload____________________Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Freedom From The Desk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place. I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.Continue to shine, Nicola Freedom from the Desk

In today's episode:This week on Freedom From the Desk ... The Law of Attraction ... This episode strips the concept back to its real foundation: how your brain filters information, where your focus goes, and why that shapes what you notice, the decisions you make, and ultimately the results you experience in life and business.Instead of manifesting or wishful thinking, we explore the neuroscience behind attention, including the Reticular Activating System (RAS) — and why what you focus on expands is less about magic and more about how the human brain is wired._____________________ACCESS YOUR Free Resource: Ready to stretch your thinking even further? Download my new Power of 3 guide — three simple mindset shifts to help you create momentum, confidence, and clarity in your next season.👉 Grab your FREE download now at https://www.freedomfromthedesk.com.au/thepowerofthreedownload____________________Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Freedom From The Desk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place. I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.Continue to shine, Nicola Freedom from the Desk

In today's episode:This week on Freedom From the Desk ... The Law of Rhythm ... In today's episode, we explore the Law of Rhythm, the natural cycles of energy, focus and motivation that shape how we show up in life and business. From the science of our daily rhythms to the creative and emotional waves we all experience, this quick conversation helps you understand why you’re not meant to feel the same every day … and why that’s actually a strength.A simple, grounded reminder to work with your natural flow, not against it.References:Ultradian Rhythms (90–120 Minute Focus Cycles)Kleitman, N. (1963). "Sleep and Wakefulness." University of Chicago Press.Circadian Rhythms (Daily Energy Cycles)Czeisler, C. A. (1995). "The Effect of Light on the Human Circadian Pacemaker." Sleep Research, Harvard._____________________ACCESS YOUR Free Resource: Ready to stretch your thinking even further? Download my new Power of 3 guide — three simple mindset shifts to help you create momentum, confidence, and clarity in your next season.👉 Grab your FREE download now at https://www.freedomfromthedesk.com.au/thepowerofthreedownload____________________Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Freedom From The Desk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place. I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.Continue to shine, Nicola Freedom from the Desk

In today's episode:This week on Freedom From the Desk ... The Two Fears We’re Born With and How Every Other Fear Is CreatedIn this episode, we talk about fear and how humans are born with only two natural fears?The fear of falling and the fear of loud noises.Every other fear we experience as adults, fear of failure, judgement, success, visibility, change is learned!Which means… it can be unlearned.I explore the basic psychology behind our fears, the classic studies that proved which fears are innate, and how the rest are shaped by experiences, stories, and conditioning throughout our lives._____________________ACCESS YOUR Free Resource: Ready to stretch your thinking even further? Download my new Power of 3 guide — three simple mindset shifts to help you create momentum, confidence, and clarity in your next season.👉 Grab your FREE download now at https://www.freedomfromthedesk.com.au/thepowerofthreedownload____________________Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Freedom From The Desk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place. I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.Continue to shine, Nicola Freedom from the Desk

In today's episode:This week on Freedom From the Desk ... The Pain of Discipline vs. the Pain of Regret. In this episode, we explore a powerful truth: everything in life has its own kind of hard, the short-term discomfort of discipline, or the long-term weight of regret. As business owners and in everyday life, we get to choose which one shapes our future.If you’ve been feeling stuck, inconsistent, or low on motivation, this honest reflection will help you shift perspective and choose the “hard” that leads to freedom, fulfilment, and momentum.Access ... Would You Ask the Same Question 5 Times? Getting to Your Real Why HEREACCESS YOUR Free Resource: Ready to stretch your thinking even further? Download my new Power of 3 guide — three simple mindset shifts to help you create momentum, confidence, and clarity in your next season.👉 Grab your FREE download now at https://www.freedomfromthedesk.com.au/thepowerofthreedownload____________________Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Freedom From The Desk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place. I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.Continue to shine, Nicola Freedom from the Desk

In today's episode:This week on Freedom From the Desk ... "Would You Ask the Same Question 5 Times?" - Getting to Your Real WhyWe often set goals or make changes, but rarely stop to ask why we want them.And even when we do, our first answer usually isn’t the real one.In this episode, I'll share a simple but powerful exercise: asking the same question five times to uncover your true motivation.ACCESS YOUR Free Resource: Ready to stretch your thinking even further? Download my new Power of 3 guide — three simple mindset shifts to help you create momentum, confidence, and clarity in your next season.👉 Grab your FREE download now at https://www.freedomfromthedesk.com.au/thepowerofthreedownload____________________Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Freedom From The Desk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place. I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.Continue to shine, Nicola Freedom from the Desk

In today's episode:This week on Freedom From the Desk ... Momentary Happiness vs. Framework Happiness I talk about the deeper kind of joy, framework happiness - the kind that sticks because it’s built on meaning, habits, and alignment. How each is different, but both are needed.ACCESS YOUR Free Resource: Ready to stretch your thinking even further? Download my new Power of 3 guide — three simple mindset shifts to help you create momentum, confidence, and clarity in your next season.👉 Grab your FREE download now at https://www.freedomfromthedesk.com.au/thepowerofthreedownload____________________Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Freedom From The Desk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place. I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.Continue to shine, Nicola Freedom from the Desk

In today's episode:This week on Freedom From the Desk ... Tame Your Inbox Without the Crazy Goal of ZeroTaming your inbox doesn’t have to mean chasing zero. In this episode, I break down a realistic approach to managing your emails, tools that actually fit into a busy business owner’s life.No extreme systems. No perfection/zero pressure. Just practical steps to help you feel in control again (and maybe even find that one email you swore you replied to 😉).ACCESS YOUR Free Resource: Ready to stretch your thinking even further? Download my new Power of 3 guide — three simple mindset shifts to help you create momentum, confidence, and clarity in your next season.👉 Grab your FREE download now at https://www.freedomfromthedesk.com.au/thepowerofthreedownload____________________Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Freedom From The Desk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place. I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.Continue to shine, Nicola Freedom from the Desk

In today's episode:This week on Freedom From the Desk ... From Average to Awesome, Why Confidence Is a Skill You Can BuildI’m chatting about confidence, it’s not something you’re born with, it’s something you build.I'll explore why so many of us mistake confidence for personality, how to strengthen it like a muscle, and why shifting from “average” to “awesome” starts with the small, everyday choices that prove you can trust yourself.If you’ve ever thought, “I could never do that”, this one’s for you. ACCESS YOUR Free Resource: Ready to stretch your thinking even further? Download my new Power of 3 guide — three simple mindset shifts to help you create momentum, confidence, and clarity in your next season.👉 Grab your FREE download now at https://www.freedomfromthedesk.com.au/thepowerofthreedownload____________________Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Freedom From The Desk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place. I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.Continue to shine, Nicola Freedom from the Desk

In today's episode:This week on Freedom From the Desk ... Get Excited About AND, Not OR. We’re diving into the language of possibility, why using “AND” instead of “OR” can completely shift how you make decisions, grow your business, and see your potential.When you swap either/or for and, you open the door to expansion instead of limitation. Because life, business, and success don’t have to be one or the other, they can be both.YOUR Free Resource:Ready to stretch your thinking even further? Download my new Power of 3 guide — three simple mindset shifts to help you create momentum, confidence, and clarity in your next season.👉 Grab your FREE download now at https://www.freedomfromthedesk.com.au/thepowerofthreedownload____________________Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Freedom From The Desk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place. I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.Continue to shine, Nicola Freedom from the Desk

In today's episode:This week on Freedom From the Desk ... Stop Judging the Fish! "If you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing it’s stupid.”Ever felt like you’re swimming upstream trying to fit into a world that just doesn’t see your strengths? This week’s episode is a reminder that you don’t need to climb trees meant for someone else.____________________Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Freedom From The Desk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place. I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.Continue to shine, Nicola Freedom from the Desk

In today's episode:This week on Freedom From the Desk ... Stop Majoring in the Minors. We chase the big wins but overlook the small steps that actually build success. In this episode, we flip the focus, because it’s the small stuff that creates the big shifts in business, health, and life.____________________Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Freedom From The Desk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place. I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.Continue to shine, Nicola Freedom from the Desk

In today's episode:This week on Freedom From the Desk ... It’s Not the Goal…It’s the Commitment. This one hit me me hard. Today I'm sharing about how it's our commitment (or lack of it) to what we are aspiring too that might be the issue!____________________Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Freedom From The Desk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place. I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.Continue to shine, Nicola Freedom from the Desk

In today's episode:This week on Freedom From the Desk ... Fixed vs. Growth Mindset - mindset isn’t fixed, it’s flexible, and the way you view challenges can either stall your business or help it soar.____________________Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Freedom From The Desk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place. I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.Continue to shine, Nicola Freedom from the Desk

In today's episode:This week on Freedom From the Desk I look into a Yale study! How can holding either a hot cup of coffee or cold iced coffee affect your view point...Yale Study Link ____________________Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Freedom From The Desk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place. I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.Continue to shine, Nicola Freedom from the Desk

In today's episode:This week on Freedom From the Desk, we are tackling the Work-Life Myth! Somewhere in the 80s, this shiny new phrase popped up.... The problem? It was never real to begin with.____________________Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Freedom From The Desk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place. I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.Continue to shine, Nicola Freedom from the Desk

In today's episode: I have a special guest, I’m joined by someone I’ve known and admired for years, Kerry Fulluck. We met through a local networking group almost 5 years ago, and ever since, I’ve been inspired by her passion, grit, and tenacity in both business and life. Today, she’s generously agreed to share her story, the highs, the hurdles, and the heart behind what she does now.Connect with Kerry 🔗:Luxe Code Course for Salon, Clinic & Spa Owners, who want to deliver a VIP 5-Star Client Experience!IG: Kerry FulluckWebsite: https://www.yourgrowthcoaches.com.au/IG: YourGrowthCoaches____________________Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Freedom From The Desk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place. I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.Continue to shine, Nicola Freedom from the Desk

In today's episode:This week on Freedom From the Desk, I’m speaking into Good vs. Bad Values, and how spotting the difference can be a total game-changer for business owners and anyone on the self-improvement path.Purchase the book referenced 'The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F**k by Mark Manson____________________Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Freedom From The Desk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place. I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.Continue to shine, Nicola Freedom from the Desk

In today's episode:This week on Freedom From the Desk, we’re diving into what the different Colour Personalities in business (and life) are, and how they can and do affect your business and how you interact with them. "Have you ever been told, 'Oh, you're such a Red!' and had no clue what they meant? Or maybe you've found yourself getting frustrated when a teammate just can’t make a quick decision - this is episode is for you!____________________Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Freedom From The Desk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place. I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.Continue to shine, Nicola Freedom from the Desk

In today's episode:This week on Freedom From the Desk, we’re diving into how GIGO (Garbage In, Garbage Out)In business (and life), what you feed your mind directly shapes what you get out of it and it silently affects your mindset, decision-making, and even your business results, and how to flip it in your favour.You’ve heard of ‘you are what you eat’... well, you’re also what you think. 😉____________________Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Freedom From The Desk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place. I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.Continue to shine, Nicola Freedom from the Desk

In today's episode:“Do you know what Calibrated Questions are?” They’re the ultimate conversation unlocker and can be helpful, especially in business.If you’re tired of getting vague responses, ghosted in your DMs, or misunderstood by clients, the way you ask might be the reason why.This episode was inspired from the incredible book 'Never Split the Difference' by Chris Voss - a recommended read - Get your copy here. ____________________Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Freedom From The Desk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place. I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.Continue to shine, Nicola Freedom from the Desk

In today's episode:In this episode, I'll be having an honest conversations about "Marketing vs. Prospecting" ... Marketing is key in small business, but Prospecting (sometimes a dirty word!) is also key and the key go hand in hand. 💡 Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just getting started, this one’s a must-listen if you’ve been showing up online... but still not seeing the results you want.🎁 FREEBIE ALERTDownload your Marketing vs. Prospecting Cheat Sheet Guide. I've created a practical resource to help you clearly spot the difference, reflect on what you need most, and take action with simple, doable tips.👉 https://www.freedomfromthedesk.com.au/marketing-vs-prospecting-mini-guide____________________Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.⁠⁠⁠⁠Freedom From The Desk⁠⁠⁠⁠ is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place. I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.Continue to shine, Nicola Freedom from the Desk

In today's episode:In this episode, I'll be chatting today about "It's Okay Not to know!" ... so much focus is put on us as business owners, parents, husbands, wife's, friends and family to know everything! Today I'll talk about the power of being OKAY Not Knowing. ____________________Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.⁠⁠⁠Freedom From The Desk⁠⁠⁠ is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place. I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.Continue to shine, Nicola Freedom from the Desk

In today's episode:In this episode, I'll be exploring the enduring (but often overlooked) importance of "above the fold" content and how it fits into today's digital landscape. We'll discuss how this concept has evolved, why it still matters, and some practical strategies too! ____________________Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.⁠⁠Freedom From The Desk⁠⁠ is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place. I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.Continue to shine, Nicola Freedom from the Desk

In today's episode:In this episode, how we see the world — Your Perspective and Perception. While they’re often used interchangeably, they’re very different and learning to understand, expand, and even challenge them can an interesting mindset tool to learn about and develop, especially in business and life.____________________Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.⁠Freedom From The Desk⁠ is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place. I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.Continue to shine, Nicola Freedom from the Desk

In today's episode:Today I’m chatting with someone who brings light wherevershe goes, the awesome Lisa O’Neill. She’s not only my co-host in the 28 Days of Gratitude movement we’ve been doing together, but also the founder of UpLevel with Lisa — where she empowers women to rise into their full potential with confidence, clarity, and courage.In this episode, we dive into the journey behind her work, the three powerful programs she’s recently launched, and how building an online business allowed her to live in deeper alignment with her values.For a limited time use the code LAUNCHRLQ at checkout to receive 15% off any offer you choose.____________________Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.Freedom From The Desk is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place. I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.Continue to shine, Nicola Freedom from the Desk

In today's episode:Turnover vs Profit - Real TalkHad you heard this before... ?👉 “My business made six figures last year!”But did it? Or is that just turnover talking? In today's episode with talk about the sparkly object in the room ... 'Turnover'. ____________________Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.Freedom From The Desk is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place. I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.Continue to shine, Nicola Freedom from the Desk

In today's episode:Financially Forward: Preparing for the New Financial Year with Erin DavisWe’re talking MONEY in the lead up the EOFY ... but not in a way that makes your eyes glaze over. This week on Freedom From The Desk, I sit down with the incredible Erin Davis, creator of the Grounded Rich Girl Program, chartered accountant and money coach. Together, we chatted about:- Getting financially prepped for the new financial year & reflecting on the past financial year - Setting intentions & some common pitfalls - Building financial confidenceWhether you’re just starting out or running a seasoned business, this one is packed with insight, honesty, and some real-life lightbulb moments. Please checkout Erin's 'Grounded Rich Girl Program' on her website - https://www.erindavis.com.au/Her Facebook Page HEREHer Podcast - The Erin Davis Show____________________Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.Freedom From The Desk is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place. I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.Continue to shine,Nicola Freedom from the Desk

In today's episode:The Gods of Guilt: Navigating Guilt in BusinessThis episode was inspired by the Netflix series, The Lincoln Lawyer, Season 3, Episode 10 — titled The Gods of Guilt.It got me thinking about how many of us are silently carrying guilt in many ways, in business, in grief, in our relationships and we don’t always realise how much it's impacting our choices, our energy, and our wellbeing.Guilt often shows up quietly, but it’s powerful. And sometimes … we confuse it with other emotions that feel just as heavy but aren’t quite the same.So today, we’re going to explore what guilt really is, how it differs from things like anxiety, imposter syndrome, or feeling like a failure and how we can begin to work with it, instead of letting it run the show.Previous podcast episode - Imposter Syndrome____________________Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.Freedom From The Desk is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place. I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.Continue to shine,Nicola Freedom from the Desk

In today's episode:Think Smaller: The Secret to Achieving Big GoalsSounds counter intuitive right? Thinking smaller to achieve big goals? If you have ever felt overwhelmed by a massive goal, only to find yourself stuck and unmotivated? Well, you're simply not alone. In today's episode, we're exploring why thinkingsmaller might just be the key to achieving those big dreams. Recommended reading: The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy____________________Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.Freedom From The Desk is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place. I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.Continue to shine,Nicola Freedom from the Desk

Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.Freedom From The Desk is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.In today's episode:Today, we're tackling a question that many of you have asked: Are hashtags still relevant on Instagram in 2025?The Evolution of HashtagsOptimal Hashtag UsagePlacement?The Issue of Banned HashtagsSimple Strategies***Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place. I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.Continue to shine,Nicola Freedom from the Desk

Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.Freedom From The Desk is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.In today's episode:I’m sharing a personal chapter (or two!). My own health journey and and how it became the catalyst for redefining what balances me, my energy, focus and what living more aligned looks like in both life and business.Download the freed Cheat Sheet for Added Additives HERE***Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place. I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.Continue to shine,Nicola Freedom from the Desk

Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.Freedom From The Desk is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.In today's episode:Do you have a Default Positive Memory? In this episode, I explore the power to having a default positive memory, and how anchoring into a positive one can shift your energy, your mindset, and give you back your focus.Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place. I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.Continue to shine,Nicola Freedom from the Desk

Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton. Proud founder of n.b. Office Assist, qualified bookkeeper, VA, and now passionate advocate for building a flexible and sustainable online business.After 25 years supporting small business owners, not-for-profits, and entrepreneurs through every admin and behind-the-scenes challenge imaginable, I realised something big:You weren’t made to stay stuck at your desk.Freedom From The Desk is the podcast that helps you evolve from task-juggler to a more aligned individual, through exploring mindset, money, self-leadership, and online income streams that align with the life you actually want to live.In today's episode:A short update on why the change and shift and re-igniting my podcast again, after 3 years. Whether you're deep in the day-to-day of running a business or starting to explore your next chapter, you're in the right place. I would love 💓 a follow, review, and share if this episode speaks to you.Continue to shine,Nicola Freedom from the Desk

Ep 6: Soft Skills and Hards Skills - Join me as we take a look at Soft Skills and Hard Skills and how they fit into your business, work and life. Sources:Deloitte | Soft Skills for Business Sucess: https://www2.deloitte.com/au/en/pages/economics/articles/soft-skills-business-success.htmlForbes | The Importance of Soft Skills in a Post Pandemic World: hhttps://www.forbes.com/sites/ulrikjuulchristensen/2020/11/09/the-importance-of-soft-skills-in-a-post-pandemic-world/?sh=422a36ba5c26_______________________About n.b. Office Assist:Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton or n.b. Office Assist!  With over 20 years of    practical experience, I have worked with and assisted businesses,  not-for-profits and sole traders with their everyday, practical needs   in  all areas of their office, administration and business management.    My ethos is pretty simple – it’s ‘To help assist your business‘.   Working closely with every size business I have seen first-hand  the everyday struggles that can come from running a business,  particularly when you are starting out or going through an important  growth phase!

Ep 5: Welcome to today’s podcast!  Join me, and my guest speaker, Pauline Guthrie - Professional Counsellor as we discuss Burnout. Pauline's experience is vast with over 36 years of experience in education as a successful  teacher, counsellor and trainer providing a rich background for  incorporating motivation and empowerment with wisdom and insight. She  has had four years of intensive practice as Head of Student Welfare and  Guidance at a major Brisbane private school, and 13 years' experience  in her own private counselling practice.Learn about: What is Burnout? | Recognise the signs of Burnout | COVID and Burnout | Some at home strategies | Workplace and Burnout | Learning not to ignore Burnout. Additional Help:Burnout Basics: https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/basics/burnoutRegener8 Counselling: http://www.regenr8counselling.com.au/_______________________About n.b. Office Assist:Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton or n.b. Office Assist!  With over 20 years of    practical experience, I have worked with and assisted businesses,  not-for-profits and sole traders with their everyday, practical needs   in  all areas of their office, administration and business management.    My ethos is pretty simple – it’s ‘To help assist your business‘.   Working closely with every size business I have seen first-hand  the everyday struggles that can come from running a business,  particularly when you are starting out or going through an important  growth phase!

Ep 4: Welcome to today’s podcast!  Join me as we take a look into Imposter Syndrome!We hear this term, Imposter Syndrome a lot and probably more when as a business owner.  What is it? How do you recognize it? What are some simple things we can do to help ourselves? Referenced Resources:Canon Australia | The Lab Decoy: https://youtu.be/F-TyPfYMDK8Do you have Imposter Syndrome Flow Chart: https://insights.dice.com/2019/07/31/imposter-syndrome-flowchart/Additional Help: Beyond Blue: https://www.beyondblue.org.auBlack Dog Institute: https://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/_______________________About n.b. Office Assist:Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton or n.b. Office Assist!  With over 20 years of    practical experience, I have worked with and assisted businesses,  not-for-profits and sole traders with their everyday, practical needs   in  all areas of their office, administration and business management.    My ethos is pretty simple – it’s ‘To help assist your business‘.   Working closely with every size business I have seen first-hand  the everyday struggles that can come from running a business,  particularly when you are starting out or going through an important  growth phase!

EP3: Welcome to today’s podcast!  Join me as we talk Social Media Etiquette! Growing up we were all taught how to behave, show respect, how to be polite and courteous, right? Nowadays, for many they seemed to have missed the 'Social Media Etiquette Memo' and are unfortunately missing the mark, on applying some critical Social Media Etiquette - in a world where your social media is forever out there once posted, it pays to try and stick to some form of order ... and keep those 'little ducks in a row'. Referenced Resources:  - Think before you post - https://twitter.com/hootsuite/status/821254574707195904-----------------------------------About n.b. Office Assist:Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton or n.b. Office Assist!  With over 20 years of   practical experience, I have worked with and assisted businesses, not-for-profits and sole traders with their everyday, practical needs  in  all areas of their office, administration and business management.   My ethos is pretty simple – it’s ‘To help assist your business‘.  Working closely with every size business I have seen first-hand the everyday struggles that can come from running a business, particularly when you are starting out or going through an important growth phase!

EP2: Welcome to today’s podcast! Today we take a look at titles and in particular the Titles that surround the business and administration world! I’m talking aboutEA’s, PA’s, OBM’s, SMM’s, VA’s  …. OMG!!!  I cringe, just reading them out.We’ll talk about each, there general descriptors, and the broad alignment to each one.How do you feel about titles, do they empower or restrict you when it comes to your business and business growth? Special thanks to Lyn Prowse-Bishop from eSOS for the great info-graphic - History of the VA Industry - https://www.execstress.com/history-of-vas/-----------------------------------About n.b. Office Assist: Hi, I’m Nicola Brunton or n.b. Office Assist!  With over 20 years of  practical experience, I have worked with and assisted businesses,  not-for-profits and sole traders with their everyday, practical needs in  all areas of their office, administration and business management.  My  ethos is pretty simple – it’s ‘To help assist your business‘.    Working closely with every size business I have seen firsthand the  everyday struggles that can come from running a business, particularly  when you are starting out or going through that all so important growth  phase!