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Side hustles - could they really replace your full time income?You bet they can. In fact creating your own side hustle is becoming quite the trend. With bestselling books like Side Hustle: From idea to income in 27 days my friend Chris Guillebeau just released, and there are many blogs and podcasts dedicated to it.Having a side hustle is a great way to test and validate that what you want to build is actually going to fly, before you quit your job or throw your life savings into a business that hasn't made a sale yet!Judging from a State of the Side Hustle survey of over 2,000 people done by Podia this year, the online course/ digital downloads/membership space is only going to grow in the foreseeable future, as more folks are looking to leave their full time employment to make a go of creating passive income than ever before.If you're a content creator who's been looking to make a profit from your side hustles, then this episode of Untapped is perfect for you, as Len Markidan, Chief Marketing Officer at Podi

What does changing your business actually look like? As in starting a new business in a completely different industry and having a totally new offering? Can you make such a big leap and be successful? What does it take to make not only the shift but the mindset shift? On this episode of Untapped, I got to hear all about what it takes from Julia Kelly, co-Founder of Rigits, a remote bookkeeping services company. Yet just a few years ago Julia had started gone from being a successful caricature artist to building a whole business and team around doing this for corporates and at events. In fact I interviewed her about it on my Suitcase Entrepreneur podcast on Debunking the Starving Artist Myth, as I thought her story was really cool. It's a perfect example of how Julia took her skills she learned in a job she applied for, and turned it into a side hustle and then a full blown business that almost runs without her. Now she has a completely different business and a new team, and is we

What is the future of the future? And how the heck can you be part of it so that you’re not left behind in the past?That is the topic of today’s episode with the one and only Frances Valintine, founder of The Mind Lab & Tech Futures Lab.Frances Valintine is one heck of a mover and shaker. And she believes that we’re living in a time of great advancement as well as rapid disruption. She believes that the progress and the ability to look forward and plan for tomorrow is essential for long term success.Frances is at the cutting edge of what we need to do to stay relevant as we move into a new era filled with uncertainty as technology takes over our jobs allowing us to essentially tap into more of our human skills.If you listened to Episode 32 on Untapped last week, I shared my presentation that I did recently talking about these major trends and forces happening and the future of work and learning.Frances takes us even further because she is living and breathing this. At the time of our interview, she had ju

The Future of Work is learning - what does that mean?If you've been following me for a while, you know that I'm all about staying relevant and keeping up with the ever-changing world of business.As machines are starting to take over a lot of our jobs by automating and streamlining things, we need to figure out how to revamp our skills and get back to more of our human talents that can't be mimicked by AI.So, instead of the robots taking over, it's more so that a lot of the jobs we're used to will disappear while jobs we haven't even thought about will start to appear. This is why it's so important that we stay on top of our game by becoming leading learners so that we won't be left behind in the dust as the world passes us by.On today's episode of Untapped, I'll be sharing a recording of the talk I shared at an Inspire Group event, which I organized and ran. Inspire Group is an online learning company, and the purpose of this event was to inform our clients about what's about to head their way and what they n

Are you at a point in your life where you’re really not feeling it? The career you’ve chosen and the business you have is not as fulfilling as you wanted. Yet maybe to the outside world, it looks like you’ve got it all together. But inside, you’re feeling like there’s a deeper calling that you’re not paying attention to. Everything is pointing you towards actually doing that by tapping into your calling and making a bigger impact in the world. On this episode of Untapped, I got to chat with the charming Lucia Giovannini and learned how she tapped into her true calling and discovered a whole new life.Lucia Giovannini is a yogi, life coach, fire-walking instructor and former Italian super-model.Lucia started modeling by accident quickly realizing that career was bringing her all a girl could hope for, yet it still left her feeling unfulfilled. So after several years, she went on her own healing journey. It was back in the 80-s when she’d get other models to sit with her in a dressing room, chanti

So this weekend I had the honor of being invited to go and speak in front of around 80 to 90 Ultimate Frisbee players who were at their first training camp trying out to be selected for the World Championships in Netherlands next year.And for those of you who don't know, I have been an Ultimate Frisbee player for the last 16 years. It's been a long held passion of mine and it was really neat to be able to be a guest speaker at this training camp and to talk about finding your finish line, which is a big tribute to Nathan Martin, my triathlon coach.I wanted to recreate that presentation for you. This talk is specifically related to being your best self, pushing yourself, challenging yourself, crushing your goals and setting those intention.If that's what you need today, that's what this episode is all about.Listen to the podcast or you can read the full transcript below. Imagine a room full of slightly sweaty, smelly Ultimate Frisbee players who've just spent the entire day playing, training, drilling, st

Lately I’ve been going back to learning what I thought I already knew, and at the same time I’ve been embracing everything I don’t know as I throw myself into the arena of the future of work and learning.And that’s a scary place to be. The not knowing space. The relinquishing any thoughts you had about being an expert, to embrace a beginner’s mind and enjoy being a student of life.That’s at the very heart of what Derek Loudermilk and I jammed on in this episode of UNTAPPED.Derek is a friend and kindred spirit, and he’s also the creator of AdventureQuest Travel, a professional adventurer, bestselling author, speaker, digital nomad and a business coach.He is the host of the Art of Adventure podcast, one of the top podcasts in the world for location independent business, adventure travel and cutting edge topics.And to top it off, he is the author of Superconductors: Revolutionize Your Career and Make Big Things Happen, which was long listed for the 2018 UK Best Business Book awards.He specialises in coaching peo

Is it possible to completely change your life by simply making a decision to take responsibility for your health and purpose in life?Nathan Martin, my personal triathlon coach and friend is living proof that it is.Growing up in a family where gambling and drinking were the daily pastimes, he went down a path as a teenager that was leading him to a life of drugs, low paying work and no real future.But Nathan had better things in mind for his life, and the lives of others and it started with shifting into the health and fitness industry in 2006 when he started out as a personal trainer at Less Mills Gym.He the went on to discover triathlons and strike forward to 2010 ended up crossing the finish line at Ironman NZ, which was a key moment in Nathan’s journey to finding his purpose, his passion for life and ultimately happiness.Nathan has now completed 6 full Ironman events plus K2, the Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge, and the Taupo Enduro. He has also represented NZ as an age group triathlete in 2012!Led by his desir

Madonna has truly mastered the art of reinvention, so when a friend told me she was coming on the Graham Norton show this weekend, I stuck around to watch her segment.I couldn’t recall the last time I’d seen Madonna speak and was intrigued to see what she would deliver.Naturally, she didn’t disappoint.She walked on stage wearing an eye patch and a sexy number which had her boobs almost falling out of her corset (a wardrobe malfunction I’m sure she would not be thrilled with knowing about since she controls her image with immense care).Yet her star power was undeniable, and the guests on the couch alongside her were left to sit quietly as she answered Graham’s questions with mystique, cheekiness, strength and an appropriate amount of intrigue.She has just launched a new album and is going on tour at the age of 60 years old!This in itself is a huge testament to her longevity, creativity and ability to keep on changing with the times and reinventing herself, to not only survive in a super competitive market domi

In Chapter 5 of The Freedom Plan book, I showed you nine key steps to take to monetize yourself using your sweet spot.In this podcast, my next gift to you is Choosing the Right Revenue Streams for Financial Freedom which is the entire Chapter 6 of The Freedom Plan book.The purpose of this chapter is to help you identify your best path to monetization.If you want to succeed in making your Freedom Plan a reality, you have to make sure you structure your current or future revenue streams to serve your financial goals too.Here’s what you’ll learn in this podcast episode:How Jasper Ribbers was able to earn a full time living from becoming an AirBnB Host and then expertHow Nora Dunn travels the world while running her financial planning businessHow Paul and Sheryl Shard sails the world full-time while making moneyHow The Denning's family of nine travels the worldWant to be first to be notified on when I release the audiobook version? Get on the waitlist here! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out informatio

Instagram has long been one of my favourite social media platforms - until it came to using it for business.I had always found it a place I went to for inspiration, to keep up with my friends and peers and witness some beautiful photography.Then over time the platform became increasingly promotional and showy and less about #nofilters and #reallife and as it did, I struggled to figure out how to use it authentically and effectively to gain new leads and clients for my business.So when I first came across Elise Darma on Instagram, with her refreshing style, wonderful travel images and equally valuable Instagram musings, I thought 'This chick is doing it right'.I continued to watch her journey, how she posted, what she posted and how she cleverly weaved in promotions to her blog content, courses and her webinar on teaching entrepreneurs how to use Instagram to grow their business.Unlike so many other folks I was watching from the sidelines, Elise was actually teaching how to get leads and sales in a more person

Debra Searle is a unique and inspiring individual. Debra first hit the headlines when she and her husband set out to row across the Atlantic. Unfortunately, her husband and rowing partner had to be rescued. Debra continued alone and rowed 3000 miles across the Atlantic. It should have taken them 6 weeks but, to achieve her goal, Debra ended up spending 3 ½ months at sea alone.She also lead a group of women (which included me!) known as The Sisterhood to a new World Record for Dragon Boating across the English Channel. This particular adventure created huge media interest in the UK due to a rather famous teammate – Kate Middleton, now the Duchess of Cambridge.She achieved a first class honours degree, has launched four companies, won Gold World Championship medals for GB, presented over 40 programmes for the BBC, had two books published and become the youngest ever trustee of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Her Majesty The Queen has recognised Debra on two occasions – in 2002 with an MBE and in 2014 with an MVO

Jennifer Lachs is a former scientist turned freelance writer and the founder of Digital Nomad Girls, a community for location independent women around the world.She has made it her mission to connect, inspire and empower other nomad girls and foster community online and offline through her virtual coworking community, the DNG Inner Circle, and mastermind retreats in Europe and beyond.Yet her story is a beautiful collection of taking the path less chosen, taking some leaps at the right time and trusting her instinct. It's also a perfect example of how, when you're willing to do the work and understand who you are and what you offer, that you CAN get paid to be you, and help a ton of other people while you're at it.Originally from Germany. Jennifer is tough to pin down these days, as she's taken over my role as the 'Suitcase Entrepreneur' with her own style! I've not met many people who put as much time, attention and energy into their community and clients as Jennifer, and it's the key reason she's developed a

I believe that every single person who has skills and knowledge, when combined with a love for what they do and know, can monetise all of this and get paid to be themselves.And not just because that's exactly what I did 9 years ago when I started the Suitcase Entrepreneur blog....although that's certainly made me more bias!I had no freaking idea that I would end up building a business from my blog by tapping into my sweetspot, the intersection of what you know, what you're good at and what you can get paid for.But it's more than just that, it's combining ALL of you, into something that people are willing to invest in, and becoming someone they want to learn from.Looking back to my childhood, school days and what I naturally enjoyed and was good at, through to my University days, jobs I landed, people I hung out with, activities I did and I realized that what I ended up building, was really an extension of all the things I LOVE to do.Add in a ton of value for others and you have yourself a perfect platform fro

Imagine the future of work, what do you see? And more importantly how do you want to show up in it?The way in which we work and the type of work we will be doing in the next few years is already shifting right before our eyes, and I personally see more opportunity than ever.But a lot of people are scared and that's because the workplace of tomorrow is an uncertain place.We live in a rapidly changing world, and design innovations such as artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and big data are rapidly changing the fundamental nature of how we live and work.What's more these technologies are evolving at an exponential rate - and as more jobs and work gets automated, you can see why there's a fear of being replaced by robots!Actually that is going to happen with some work, especially around data, that is expected to be more machine-powered.But there will also be a proliferation of new work and jobs created that will require human skills in areas like problem solving, communication, listening, interpretation

If I told you that you had 90 days to create something awesome, what would you choose to do?Would you train for a triathlon, aim to renovate part of your house, finish your book manuscript or would you want to create a profitable online course?That's my challenge to you in today's episode of Untapped, I challenge you to take the next 90 days and create something that you've been putting off!As using our Life Pilot planning system has taught me, it's way easier to look at and plan for the next 90 days, versus a year or two, and then break it down into monthly, weekly and daily actions to get you there and make it happen.I've accomplished a lot in my life by chunking down my big hairy audacious goals into something I can achieve in 3 months or less and I want to share with you how you can do this too.In this episode you'll learn:How it's easier to achieve more in 90 days than you can in a yearWhat 90 day challenges I've undertaken over the years and which ones worked outWhy 90 days is the perfect amount of time

Are you stuck in the comfort zone?Are you getting a little bored and discontented with where you're at in life?Isn't it time you stepped out of your comfort zone?This is a question I've been asking myself a lot lately, especially since I started training for triathlons, which regularly stretch me beyond my comfort zone and push me mentally and physically.What I wasn't prepared for were all the other benefits this would bring me, because even though going beyond your comfort zone can be uncomfortable - the benefits are that you learn, grow and go further than you imagined you could. And that's just for starters!Dr. Elizabeth Lombardo, therapist and author of Better Than Perfect, says people who regularly seek out fresh experiences tend to be more creative and emotionally resilient than those who remain stuck in routine.“Breaking your own mould can only make you stronger and more confident to reach higher levels in your professional and personal life,” she says.Being uncomfortable can be a great thing. It

I was fortunate to hear Andrew Leitch speak on an Entrepreneurs Organization meetup recently. He believes that our connection to our purpose and the energy that this connection gives us, is the fast track to tapping into our creative genius, our most connected and engaged states, and our fullest human potential.He is a regular presenter at Eden Health Retreat and is invited to present at various conferences, retreats and workshops.In addition to his work with individuals and organisations, Andrew leads retreats alongside Indigenous healers to Central Australia through his other business, Spirit Adventure Tours.In this podcast with Andrew Leitch, we cover off how do we remain present in a busy digital world and be really focused on the now. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

I've just recently watched Brene Brown's Netflix special called "Brené Brown: The Call to Courage" and in this program she discusses what it takes to choose courage over comfort in a culture defined by scarcity, fear, and uncertainty.And this is what we are going to talk about in this podcast: vulnerability and courage.In this episode, Osmaan and I will dive deeper into not dwelling on past stories and also not being too focused in the future.Osmaan is a performance and mindset coach and he is passionate about enabling individuals and businesses create Rapid Transformations, in their thinking, feelings, behaviours, opportunities and results!In this episode we dive into:The risks of dwelling on the pastWhy leaning on your past is usefulWhy you shouldn't worry about the futureTips to help you live in the momentUnderstanding goals and habitsConnect with OsmaanVisit www.rapidtransformation.co.ukConnect with Osmaan on Facebook and Twitter.Key ResourcesWhat my video: How I use habit stacking to start my mornin

Given we all have 24 hours in a day, I'm constantly surprised by how many people squander that precious time and waste it on things they know they shouldn’t be doing.I see this all the time with my friends, loved ones and my peers, and do my best to share my knowledge on habits, time management and tools to help them. Most of the time they end up resenting where their time went and what they didn't achieve.So how can you avoid this?Well, you can start by listening to this podcast episode where I divulge the 6 Rules to Finishing What You Start.I've read my fair share of books and one of the most inspiring is Peter Hollin's "Finish What You Start". In this book, he shares his lifelong curiosity around how we manage our time and also why we don't finish the things that we start. He then goes into a plethora of practical ways to reclaim our time and actually get things done!One of the methods he suggests, that I found to be a real eye-opener, is creating a manifesto. A manifesto, in his w