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Motivation, Money and the Myth of "Why" Money, mindset, and the "why" trap — exploring what really fuels motivation. (opens the original)
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Lindsey returns from holiday, feeling refreshed, bronzed and motivated — which is exactly what she and Paul dig into in this episode of Challenging the Norm. Between them, they've got over a hundred years of experience, and plenty of it spent figuring out what actually keeps you motivated. So, what gets you up in the morning and drives you to your desk? Paul sets the scene by talking through different ways to motivate people, and explains intrinsic motivation. Together, they discuss: ➡️ What dri
Do The Work: The Truth About High-Functioning - Being high-functioning isn't the flex you think it is (unless you're Lindsey) (opens the original)
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Lindsey was called "high-functioning" by a client this week, which got her and Paul talking about why some people just don't do the work. From squirrel syndrome to blame culture to chasing instant results, this episode is about mindset, consistency, and why you're the product of what you did twelve months ago. Paul unpacks why so many of us are driven by how we feel in the moment rather than by what actually moves the needle, and why chasing quick wins rarely leads to anything near fulfilment. T
Does Business Really Slow Down in August? (opens the original)
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Call it August, call it Christmas, call it winter - every business has a "quiet" season. In this episode of Challenging the Norm, Lindsey and Paul explore the " August slowdown," what it actually means, and how to make the most of it. They dig into the pitfalls, why you need to plan for downtime, and whyLindsey doesn't buy into the narrative that nobody buys. Paul talks about the importance of time away from the business, and how, if you don't plan for it, that time disappears... and you might e
Dealing with Change: How to Move Forward in Life and Business Change is inevitable. Your response changes everything. (opens the original)
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Paul kicks things off by exploring the different types of change we experience—both the changes we choose and those forced upon us. Together, he and Lindsey discuss why dealing with change isn't always easy, how fear influences our decisions, and what we can do to move forward with greater confidence in both life and business. Paul uses AI for its perspective on change, adding another interesting dimension to the conversation. And Lindsey shares a brilliant example of a client embracing AI. Toge
Who has control over your business? Because when the world gets wobbly, the answer matters more than ever (opens the original)
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After a short break, Lindsey and Paul are back and ready to go for another season — having used the time to reset and catch their breath. To kick things off, Lindsey had thought this episode should revisit what success looks like. But Paul had other ideas, bringing the question: Who has control over your business? It's an important one — especially with the world feeling a little wobbly again. Because so often, sometimes without even realising it, we abdicate responsibility, blaming everything a
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