The Impact of What You Wear
How much does what you wear shape confidence, first impressions and how others see you at work? Chris and Helen discuss comfort, context, fit and better workwear choices.
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The Importance of Brand Consistency
Why does brand consistency matter? Chris and Helen discuss recognisable branding, practical brand guidelines, rebrands and keeping the customer experience consistent as a business grows.
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It's Chrismasssss: Reflecting on 2024 and Planning for 2025
Chris and Helen look back on 2024, share how a simple change log helped them recognise progress, talk openly about mental health and business pressures, and discuss what they want to improve in 2025.
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Why Customer Service and Reviews Matter in Business
A practical conversation about customer service, sales pressure, service recovery and why genuine online reviews can shape trust and buying decisions.
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Why Do So Many of Us Know So Little About Perimenopause?
Helen Butler shares her experience of perimenopause, the symptoms she noticed and how it affected sleep, mood, memory, family life and work.
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Did We Do the Right Thing to Bootstrap Our Businesses?
Was buying every essential machine outright the safest decision, or did it slow growth? Chris and Helen revisit six years of bootstrapping, cash flow, hiring and business investment.
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Mental Health for Business Owners: The Highs and Lows of Running a Business
Chris and Helen Butler discuss the highs and lows of business ownership, why founders often hide difficult periods, and the value of peer support, rest and making time for yourself.
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We're Back With a Brand New Season, Look & Vibe
Chris and Helen return with a refreshed podcast, explain the break, share what has changed in business and life, and reveal the practical topics they want to cover in the new season.
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Change in Work & Personal Lives
A conversation about embracing change in business and life, setting meaningful goals, adapting at work and making practical changes to health, habits and priorities.
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Being Grateful: A Glass Half Full Mindset in Business and Life
A Christmas reflection on gratitude, positive thinking, business setbacks, relationships and giving yourself credit for how far you have come.
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