#78 The Art of Never Giving Up with Mackenzie Burgoyne

11/08/23 • 44 min

Mackenzie is the founder of the fitness business Dubbel and in this episode, he shares his journey from soccer player to starting his own business during COVID.
He discusses the importance of providing value and showcasing expertise on social media to grow a personal brand. Mackenzie also talks about the mental and physical challenges of running long distances and how they relate to running a business.
He emphasises the importance of goal setting, strategic thinking, and sustainability in both running and business. Mackenzie provides tips for organic social media growth and highlights the significance of self-care in maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Key takeaways from this episode:

Providing value consistently on social media is key to growing a personal brand.
Mental fortitude and resilience are crucial in both running and business.
Goal setting and strategic thinking are important for success in running and business.
Self-care, including alone time and quality time with loved ones, is essential for maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Tune in to hear about how Mackenzie recently ran the Cape-to-Cape in just 15 hours - breaking the current record for the trail. The distance is essentially three marathons back to back - nuts!
You can find out more about Mackenzie on his Instagam.
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Key takeaways from this episode:

Providing value consistently on social media is key to growing a personal brand.
Mental fortitude and resilience are crucial in both running and business.
Goal setting and strategic thinking are important for success in running and business.
Self-care, including alone time and quality time with loved ones, is essential for maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

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#77 Creating a Connected Community with Ashley Matkovic

In this episode of the Committed Creative Podcast, I interview Ashley Matkovic, the founder of one of Perth's biggest business networking groups, Fusion Biz Co.
Ash shares her journey over the past seven years - from quitting the corporate job she hated to navigating an events business during covid.
Possibly my favourite moment from the podcast was when I asked Ash if she'd ever envisioned Fusion growing as big as it's become, only for her to answer with a resounding 'yes'.
I friggin' loved that confidence and self-belief that Ash knew she was going to create an epic community for women before she'd even done it - I believe it's this mindset that has got her so far.
In the podcast, Ash talks about:
🌸 How she started Fusion to create a space where women can have authentic conversations and connect on a deeper level.
🌸 The challenges of running a business, including feeling lonely and not having a support network, which is why Fusion is so important.
🌸 Her journey as an introvert running networking events, and how she has learned to step into her role as a leader and create a welcoming environment for others.
🌸 Why celebrating wins is important in business, as it helps to acknowledge and appreciate your achievements.
🌸 How the biggest challenge for many businesses is getting in front of more people and marketing their business effectively.
🌸 Why mindset is a major challenge for business owners, and how having a supportive community can help to shift perspectives and overcome mindset roadblocks.
If you want to learn more about Ash, check out Fusion here, and grab tickets to their Christmas do here.
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#79 Leading with Kindness with Monica Beazley

Monica Beazley is the founder of Monarch Management, a company that supports leaders in cultivating self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and resilience. With a background in corporate and sports management, Monica is passionate about empowering leaders to create positive change in their organisations and communities.

In this episode of The Committed Creative podcast, Monica shares her journey from a corporate career to starting her own business, driven by the desire to see more gender equality and support for women in leadership positions.
Monica highlights the power of vulnerability, authenticity, and gratitude in effective leadership, and delves into how she works with companies to create a clear vision and values for their teams, as well as encouraging them to invest in the personal and professional development of their staff.

Key takeaways from this episode:

Kindness is at the core of being a great leader.
Gender equality and support for women in leadership positions are crucial for positive change.
Vulnerability, authenticity, and gratitude are essential qualities for effective leadership.
Developing self-awareness, communication skills, and resilience are key for improving leadership skills.
Creating a clear vision and values for a team is important for cohesion and success.
Investing in the personal and professional development of team members is crucial for a healthy and productive work environment.

If you want to improve your leadership skills, or hire a team and create a engaged company culture, then this is the podcast to listen to.
You can find out more about Monica on her Instagam.

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