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Unleashing Brilliance
by Janine Garner
If you've been following this podcast from the beginning, we will have explored together the stories and insights of incredible individuals who have reached that magical tipping point of moving from striving to being in flow. Over a hundred episodes have featured interviews with inspiring business owners, philanthropists, thought leaders and game changers. The wisdom shared by these amazing guests became the foundation for my third bestselling book, Be Brilliant.However, along this journey, something interesting happened. Many of you have reached out and asked for more. More of my story, more of my business journey and more of what I have learnt. Surprisingly, there has also been a demand for more solo episodes.Although it’s much easier to put the spotlight on someone else, I’ve decided to take the advice of a wise individual who once told me to "do it scared." So here I am, doing it scared, with a simple intention to serve you by sharing what I have learnt.Buckle up, my friends. I
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The Connect Effect with Kylie Paatsch
Janine Garner speaks with Kylie Paatsch about her new book, The Connect Effect, and why engagement in organizations keeps slipping despite more tools, more process, and more measurement. Kylie shares the leadership lessons behind the book, the model she has used for decades, and how connection...
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Why You Filter Yourself Before You Speak - and Why It's Not a Confidence Problem
This conversation explores why so many capable people stay quiet in meetings, over-edit emails, or perform confidence they do not feel. Janine speaks with Michelle Fragias, keynote speaker, conscious communication coach, founder of The Conscious Voice, and creator of the Brave Method, about the...
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The Power of Story Sharing: Authentic Connection in a Digital Age
Discover how authentic storytelling can transform connections, build trust, and foster leadership, especially in today's complex and AI-driven world. Join us for insights on differentiating storytelling from story sharing, practical frameworks for sharing your stories effectively, and the impact…
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Leading Through Inflection Points: A Conversation with Chris Power
In this episode, we explore the critical leadership shifts needed during times of rapid change and uncertainty. Chris Power, a seasoned leadership coach and author of "Inflection Leadership," shares practical insights on how leaders can navigate inflection points with resilience, purpose, and...
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The Art of Influence – Unlocking Your Voice for Impact
The Art of Influence – Unlocking Your Voice for Impact Discover how high achievers can craft their messages with authenticity, precision, and influence. Remona Moodley shares her journey from engineer to world-class speaker, emphasising that influence is rooted in authentic packaging and…
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From Invisible to Unstoppable: Menopause, Midlife & the Leadership Edge with Karen Stein
What if the stage of life most women are quietly suffering through is actually their leadership superpower? In this episode, Janine sits down with Karen Stein — executive coach, keynote speaker, author of Be Your Own Leadership Coach, and certified Menopause Champion — for an honest, commercial,...
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Intuition as Your Edge: Smarter Leadership with Chandu Bickford
Submit your Question: Spotify - click the button below. All other platforms - send me a DM on Instagram or email: [email protected] Spreadsheets tell you what is, but intuition whispers what's next. And that whisper is worth more than any data point you'll ever analyse. Most leaders...
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Being Ghosted? How To Turn Silence into Momentum
Submit your Question: Spotify - click the button below. All other platforms - send me a DM on Instagram or email: [email protected] Let’s talk about that all-too-familiar business gut punch: you send a killer proposal, wait for the “yes” and get nothing but radio silence. Ghosting. It’s...
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How to Tell Brilliant Stories in a World Obsessed with AI with Gabrielle Dolan
Submit your Question: Spotify - click the button below. All other platforms - send me a DM on Instagram or email: [email protected] Every conversation these days seems to revolve around Artificial Intelligence: chatbots, deep fakes and whether robots will take over our jobs (or even our...
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Red Brick Thinking: How to make space, find focus & move forward
Submit your Question: Spotify - click the button below. All other platforms - send me a DM on Instagram or email: [email protected] Drowning in obligations, tasks and responsibilities that multiply faster than you can clear them? We've been taught to solve problems by adding more - more...
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What HYROX Taught Me About Business: The 5-Minute Shift That Changed Everything
Submit your Question: Spotify - click the button below. All other platforms - send me a DM on Instagram or email: [email protected] Picture this: 8:00 AM on a Saturday, I'm standing in eye-popping hot pink gear about to tackle the HYROX fitness challenge for the second time with my...
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4 Ways to Do Business Development in a Tougher Market
Submit your Question: Spotify - click the button below. All other platforms - send me a DM on Instagram or email: [email protected] The market feels brutal right now. Interest rates climbing, competition everywhere and every headline screaming "brace for impact!" It's tempting to let…
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Stop the Content Treadmill: How to Repurpose For Visibility, Authority & Profit
Pouring your heart into brilliant content only to watch it vanish after one post? Welcome to the creator's curse. We invest hours crafting something meaningful, hit publish, and then... crickets. Meanwhile, we're already stressing about tomorrow's content and how we’re possibly going to have time...
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Your Imposter Syndrome Is Your Superpower
Submit your Question: Spotify - click the button below. All other platforms - send me a DM on Instagram or email: [email protected] What if that sneaky voice in your head whispering "you don't belong here" isn't your enemy, but your secret weapon? We've all been taught to see imposter...
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Pricing With Power: How to Charge What You're Actually Worth
Submit your Question: Spotify - click the button below. All other platforms - send me a DM on Instagram or email: [email protected] This week has been a masterclass in frustration—conversation after conversation with brilliant women who are nailing their craft and changing lives, yet...
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Why Copycats Get Forgotten
Submit your Question: Spotify - click the button below. All other platforms - send me a DM on Instagram or email: [email protected] Have you ever listened to someone on a stage, in a meeting, on a podcast, or even one of those feisty little Instagram reels and thought, "Damn, I wish I...
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Stop Letting Fear Run Your Business
Submit your Question: Spotify - click the button below. All other platforms - send me a DM on Instagram or email: [email protected] These past few months have felt heavy, haven't they? Everywhere we turn, there's this call to brace for impact—economic downturns, clients pausing, budgets...
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The Smart Growth Sales Formula with Nicky Miklos
Submit your Question: Spotify - click the button below. All other platforms - send me a DM on Instagram or email: [email protected] Everyone's obsessed with scaling these days. Ten times this, exponential that—meanwhile, you're just trying to keep your head above water. That was exactly...
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Turning Connections into Clients Without the Sleaze
Submit your Question: Spotify - click the button below. All other platforms - send me a DM on Instagram or email: [email protected] You know the feeling—you've just had an incredible coffee chat with a prospective client. They loved your energy, called you inspiring and you walked away...
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The Worth Shift: You’re Not Here to Be Affordable — You’re Here to Be Unforgettable
Submit your Question: Spotify - click the button below. All other platforms - send me a DM on Instagram or email: [email protected] We all know what it sounds like. The critical voice that questions every decision, second-guesses every success, and whispers "maybe I'm not ready" when...
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How to Grow a Brilliant Business (Even When the World’s a Bit Nuts)
Submit your Question: Spotify - click the button below. All other platforms - send me a DM on Instagram or email: [email protected] We're living at a peculiar moment in time, aren't we? Clients seem hesitant, projects stall and social media's doing its own thing. I found myself…
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Leading on Borrowed Time: Fleur Marks on Burnout, Brilliance & the 'Waiting Room of Death'
Submit your Question: Spotify - click the button below. All other platforms - send me a DM on Instagram or email: [email protected] If you've followed this journey with me, you'll know that each conversation is an opportunity to learn, grow and maybe even find that missing piece that…
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3 Secrets to Turn Prospects Into Paying Clients
I'm bringing this episode back because this topic is more relevant than ever. Getting sales proposals over the line is still tough, and clients are ghosting us entirely. If you missed this the first time around, now's your chance to dive in! The constantly evolving business world means those…
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Lead Magnets Are Dead. Here’s What Works Instead
I know that you deeply care about your work. You've built expertise, you share your brilliance online, but something's not quite hitting the mark. Your content gets likes, but not leads. Your emails get opened (sometimes) but no responses. Sound familiar? Here's the truth: funnels, freebies, and...
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Break the Rules, Build the Wealth: Real Talk on Women, Worth and What You Should Be Charging with Roxanne Calder
We've all been there—hesitating just seconds before hitting send on a quote, wondering if we're asking for too much. That pesky imposter syndrome loves to rear its head right when we need confidence most. In this episode, I sit down with the incredible Roxanne Calder, CEO, recruiter and author of...
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Outwork Everyone: The Unsexy Truth Behind Success
Let's have a heart-to-heart. This one's for the doers, the dreamers, those incredible women juggling empire-building and everyday life—like figuring out what the hell to cook for dinner whilst building your business. We've all been there, questioning if we're the only ones struggling this hard....
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Business Lessons from My 19-Year Old Daughter
We often look to business gurus, leadership coaches and self-help books for life's most profound lessons. But sometimes, the most powerful insights come from unexpected teachers—like my 19-year-old daughter, Taya. Watching her navigate early adulthood with remarkable intentionality has been…
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How I Run My Week Like a Queen: My Power-Packed Workweek Blueprint for Entrepreneurs
In this episode, we're tackling the ultimate question: Who's really running your week? If you're caught in the cycle of reactive business management, constantly responding to everyone else's demands, this episode is your wake-up call. I share my personal wake-up moment - when a packed calendar…
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How to Embrace Tech Without Losing Your Soul with Leanne Shelton
Tech overwhelm. Robot apocalypse fears. It’s everywhere in our industry at the moment - people are either terrified that AI is going to steal their job or frantically trying to jump on every new tech bandwagon. Yep, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the relentless wave of technology. If that’s…
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10 Actions to Propel Your Business Forward
Today, you’re listening to a special recast of one of my favourite Unleashing Brilliance episodes. I'm bringing this one back because the message is more relevant than ever - especially given all the conversations I've been having lately with clients about feeling stretched too thin in their...
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Creating a Successful Business that Aligns with Your Values with Kellie Wilkie
Starting and running a business is no small feat, especially when you're juggling family, personal dreams and the demands of everyday life. In this episode, I’m sitting down with the incredible Kellie Wilkie, founder of Body System - a leading physiotherapy and exercise physiology clinic in…
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Why Discipline is So Damn Difficult (and How to Master It)
Discipline: we all struggle with it. Yes, even you high-performing, visionary powerhouse women - I see you! So why is it so difficult? Even when we know exactly what to do to get ahead, distractions (scrolling, binge-watching or alphabetising our spice rack) so often manage to pull us away. It...
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Who to Sack From Your Network (Like, Yesterday)
Let's cut through the noise: Your network isn't just collecting dust in your LinkedIn contacts – it's either rocket fuel for your success or the anchor dragging you down to mediocrity. And if you're reading this while mentally cataloging people who make your stomach clench when their name pops up...
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5 Daily Stress Hacks That Keep Me From Losing My Sh*t (Most Days)
I have had a week from hell. There was no big drama, no catastrophe. Just an explosion of emotions: a snappy tone at my husband, getting shitty with the kids and a general sense that I could burn it all down and move to a hut in the mountains. The kicker here is that it wasn't anyone else's…
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Beating burnout and finding balance with Melo Calarco
Have you ever found yourself overwhelmed, exhausted and frantically trying to juggle the demands of work and life, only to feel like you're on the brink of burnout? You're not alone. The struggle to maintain balance while achieving our goals is more prevalent than ever. But don't despair, because...
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Decision Fatigue is Killing Your Business—Here’s How to Fix It
We’ve all been there. Staring blankly at the screen, your brain flat out refusing to function, keeping you stuck in an endless battle of indecision. Should you launch your new offer now or hold off? Raise your prices or stay put? Post this update on LinkedIn? Suddenly, you're paralysed. Scrolling...
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The Resilience Myth: What Successful People Really Do Instead
It’s time to bust one of the biggest myths around - that resilience is the golden ticket to your success. We’re taught that if we just push a little bit harder, grind longer and prove we can handle it, somehow we’ll win at this game of life and business. Spoiler alert: we’ve been sold a furphy....
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How to use LinkedIn to build a powerful small business with Karen Tisdell
LinkedIn is my primary platform for my business. It's where I share my ideas, connect with amazing people around the world and build my positioning. Many of my clients are successfully using it to build their businesses too. With that said, I understand social media isn’t easy. There are so many...
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Why I'm sick of International Women's Day
I’m going to say it: I’m sick of International Women's Day. Now, don’t get me wrong - I believe in what it stands for. I’m ferociously passionate about empowering and bettering the lives of the women in my community. However, International Women’s Day, in my opinion, has become a predictable…
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4 Ways to Break Free from Shiny Stuff Syndrome
It’s time to talk about the 3 Deadly S’s: Shiny Stuffy Syndrome. Affecting many of us who thrive on innovation and creativity, you’ve likely felt its pull. It's that magnetic attraction to the latest trends and ideas—especially the ones that promise transformative results—which, unfortunately,...
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Stand Tall: How Emmagness Ruzvidzo Redefines Inclusivity and Self-Worth
In a world that often tries to put us neatly into boxes, daring to stand out and be true to ourselves can feel daunting. Many of us, at some point, have struggled with the fear of being too much or too little for this world. But what if we stopped shrinking ourselves to fit into spaces that were...
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Business Growth Through Referrals: 8 Steps to Success
In this episode, we explore the proven framework for transforming your business into a referral-generating machine. This episode highlights eight strategic steps that successful businesses use to create a sustainable flow of quality leads and valuable referrals. From crafting exceptional customer...
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3 things you must deliver in a sales meeting
Struggling to turn promising leads into solid sales? You’re not alone. I recently sat down with my inner circle community to discuss this problem and our conclusion was clear. Whether you’re running a million dollar business, or pitching your very first offer, we’re all struggling with the same...
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Stop Chasing Work-Life Balance. Do This Instead
It’s time to debunk one of the biggest myths of modern life: we should all be striving for work-life balance. You might be curious as to how I could pooh-pooh such a sensationalised idea. Yes, work-life balance is a concept that’s been held up high, glittering as the ultimate key to happiness. It...
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How to Embrace Imperfect Leadership with Louise Gibson
In a world where perfection is often prized above all, stepping away from this relentless pursuit can feel daunting. As professionals, we frequently don a suit of polished excellence, striving to meet the myriad expectations placed upon us. But what if I told you that imperfection could be your...
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The 4 Pillars of Success: Purpose, Prosperity, Pleasure and Freedom with Repa Patel
Success in leadership and business. What does it actually look like? And what’s the key to achieving it? As leaders or entrepreneurs, we’re constantly seeking strategies to enhance our productivity, innovation and satisfaction, both in our personal and professional lives. We commonly believe that...
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How I Design My Business Around My Life
Have you ever found yourself overwhelmed by work commitments, squeezing precious family time into the leftover spaces of your calendar? You're definitely not alone. As we wrap up another year and look forward to the fresh opportunities of the next, I want to share with you a transformational...
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The Secret to Success in 2025: Reflecting on Glimmer Moments
As we stand at the edge of another year, ready to leap into the exciting blank canvas that is 2025, I often find myself caught in a whirl of mixed emotions. On one hand, there's the thrill of stepping into the new year, yet on the other, that persistent pressure to reflect on the goals we may not...
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Building a Portfolio Career: Ditching Traditional Work for Multifaceted Fulfillment with Anna Mackenzie
Have you ever felt stifled by the conventional confines of a traditional job? Many of us have had visions of a career that not only secures financial stability but also yearns for creative fulfilment and personal freedom. And you know what? Achieving this is actually possible! I'm thrilled to…
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5 marketing moves to generate new leads
Too many entrepreneurs are playing the waiting game in business. They pour their heart and soul into their business but aren’t able to attract the clients the need because that’s just not enough by itself. Sound familiar? Don’t worry, today I’m sharing five powerful marketing moves you can make...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
If you've been following this podcast from the beginning, we will have explored together the stories and insights of incredible individuals who have reached that magical tipping point of moving from striving to being in flow. Over a hundred episodes have featured interviews with inspiring business owners, philanthropists, thought leaders and game changers. The wisdom shared by these amazing guests became the foundation for my third bestselling book, Be Brilliant.However, along this journey, something interesting happened. Many of you have reached out and asked for more. More of my story, more of my business journey and more of what I have learnt. Surprisingly, there has also been a demand for more solo episodes.Although it’s much easier to put the spotlight on someone else, I’ve decided to take the advice of a wise individual who once told me to "do it scared." So here I am, doing it scared, with a simple intention to serve you by sharing what I have learnt.Buckle up, my friends. I
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