6 Star Business

Welcome to Season Two of the podcast, and Happy New Year!In our first episode for 2022, we welcome Jan Cavelle and Nicole Davidson! What a fun and enjoyable conversation this was. These ladies left me wishing we could have spoken for much longer.  Heart, wisdom, practical advice, and real-world experience were all given!Here’s a summary of what we discussed:7:35 - The secret sauce we’re all looking for11:24 - the 6 star verb18:10 - the basics are sometimes the most difficult24:25 - the upcoming small business challenges32:00 - what else helps successplus much more…Enjoy!Here’s some information about our guests:Nicole DavidsonCEO & Founder, Nicole Davidson NegotiationNicole Davidson is a commercial mediator.  She has deep expertise in negotiation and conflict resolution.An accredited meditator since 2016, Nicole brings a wealth of experience to her mediation practice. Admitted to practice in 1997 after completing articles at Minter Ellison, Nicole left the law and worked in investment banking and insolvency for leading organisations. In 2005, Nicole moved her focus to assisting others to improve their business outcomes through better interpersonal skills. Nicole is a mediator on the Victorian Small Business Commission mediation panel. In 2021, she was awarded the Resolution Institute’s Award for Achievement by an Emerging Practitioner.Contact:W: https://www.nicoledavidsonnegotiation.com.au/LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-davidson-negotiation/F: https://www.facebook.com/NicoleDavidsonNegotiationT: https://twitter.com/ndnegotiationJan CavelleEntrepreneur, Speaker and AuthorJan became accustomed to speaking through her own business career and also as one of the first 50 women chosen to represent the UK as a Female Entrepreneurial Ambassador.  She made regular appearances on regional TV and Radio and appeared more than once on National TV including BBC’s Newsnight.Through her own decades in business, she experienced success and failure and talks about both with equal candor.  One business was founded when she was a single mum with 2 small children and grew from a kitchen table start to multi-million turnover. Read more about this story here.Through her writing, she now talks to entrepreneurs all over the world which enables her to keep continually up to date.Jan’s latest book Scale For Success can be found here:https://www.amazon.com.au/Scale-Success-Insights-Growing-Business/dp/1472985567/Contact:W: https://jancavelle.co.ukLI: https://linkedin.com/in/jancavelleT: https://twitter.com/jancavelleThe purpose of the 6 Star Business is to bring awareness and connection with business owners who want to create more impact in the world, live with more purpose, and rise above traditional 5 star reviews.  We are here to lift businesses to create a better future.  If you'd like to get in touch please contact us at [email protected]  Your host,  Aveline

 In this final episode of the year we welcome Marti Spiegelman and Laban Ditchburn. And what an episode this is to go out with a bang for 2021! Marti speaks to us about using awareness in business, whilst Laban shares his experiences of creating courage.  It’s a cracker, and I promise you’ll enjoy it! Here’s a summary of what we discussed: 8:30 - Where we are is not high enough14:44 - what Western culture has forgotten18:35 - the beginnings of the 6 star business movement26:48 - the power of real connection36:49 - if you overthink it, you stop the flowand much MUCH more… Enjoy! Here's some information about our guests: Marti SpiegelmanMentor, Speaker & Founder Marti is a business advisor and mentor, speaker, and founder of The Precision Consciousness Training: Technologies of Consciousness for Today’s Leaders. Marti has combined 5 decades of business experience with her training in the sciences, graphic design, and indigenous technologies of consciousness to create a modern methodology for mastering full consciousness at all scales – individual, organizational, societal, and global.Marti is initiated into indigenous lineages in Peru, West Africa, and the Himalayas. She serves as Director of Communications on the Board of the Andean Research Institute.Marti brings the extraordinary principles of ‘Precision Consciousness’ to the change-makers who are striving to take business, and creative endeavour to new levels of conscious success in our evolving world.Contact:WebsiteLinkedInTwitterInstagramPodcastLaban DitchburnAuthor, Coach, SpeakerA child badly affected by divorce, Laban sought validation and escapism in all the wrong places. But through self-discovery and a ton of hard work, he conquered the full gamut of addiction—alcohol, sex, gambling, drugs, and negative self-talk. He dropped sixty pounds of body fat, added thirty pounds of muscle, and put his “incurable” auto-immune disease into remission.  He is physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally in charge of his own destiny and his journey continues to inspire those ready to change their lives. An exemplar and a revolutionary, he revels in unabashedly sharing what he’s learned: how to conquer the demons you don’t know you have, and how to be unstoppable in getting to where you want to be. Laban also hosts the Become Your Own Superhero podcast.  Contact:WebsiteYouTubeInstagramLinkedInLaban’s new book - “Bet On You”:Check it out on Amazon here The purpose of the 6 Star Business is to bring awareness, connection and ingenuity to businesses aiming to shine today and into the future through more than 5 star reviews.  We are here to lift businesses to create a better future.   If you'd like to get in touch please contact us at [email protected]  Your hosts,   Aveline & Pete 

 In this episode of the 6 Star Business podcast we welcomed Michael Haynes and Greg Roworth. Both Michael and Greg have had vast experience in growing businesses successfully and they brought a level of energy, insight and compassion to our show that we thoroughly enjoyed. Here’s a summary of what we discussed:12:00 - some qualities of a 6 star business14:15 - learning from others as a key to success15:30 - the growth mindset and finding the right support19:25 - our comfort zones and success25:05 - the success formula for businesses29:32 - the biggest fundamental mistake we all make plus much more… Enjoy!Here's some information about our guests: Michael HaynesFounder & CEO, Listen Innovate GrowMichael Haynes is a SME Business Growth Specialist. He is the founder of his consulting firm, Listen Innovate Grow.  His focus and passion are empowering CEOs of Small and Medium sized service-based companies to acquire larger business (B2B) clients and achieve the growth they seek through a combination of strategic marketing, BUSINESS innovation and sales. Michael is the author of Listen Innovate Grow: A Guidebook for Start-ups and SMEs to Acquire and Grow Business (B2B) Customers. Originally from Toronto, Canada, Michael is based in Sydney Australia and works with companies globally. Contact:LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-haynes-lig/W: https://listeninnovategrow.com  Greg RoworthFounder & CEO, Business FlightpathGreg has been called Australia’s #1 business growth strategist for owners of professional service firms and is the author of two published books. He specialises in assisting smart but frustrated professional business owners to discover their unique market positioning and to quickly leverage their business by attracting more ideal clients and building the systems to run their businesses on autopilot. Greg has been supporting and consulting business owners now for more than 25 years having clients in Australia, North America, Europe and New Zealand.   Greg has worked as a CPA and Chartered Accountant and has also been a consultant and mentor to the accountancy profession for over 15 years.  He has a Bachelor of Business and an MBA, but Greg says his greatest learnings about business come from getting down and dirty from working in the trenches in his first business in the irrigation industry, plus the lessons learnt from overcoming the challenges in growing each of his professional service businesses. Contact: LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregroworth/W: https://businessflightpath.com The purpose of the 6 Star Business is to bring awareness, connection and ingenuity to businesses aiming to shine today and into the future through more than 5 star reviews.  We are here to lift businesses to create a better future.  If you'd like to get in touch please contact us at [email protected]  Your host,  Aveline   

In this episode of the podcast we welcome Priya Mishra - alone!  This is one of those rare episodes when we only had one guest, and it was perfect in it’s unfolding because Priya had so much to give us in her unique way.From traditional classical Indian dancing to literature, this conversation had it all. Here’s a summary of what we discussed: 3:30 - Priya’s earliest influences10:05 - The start of her company12:52 - Priya’s thoughts on the cookie cutter approach14:30 - Where we travel internally when we love what we do18:30 - When Priya got polio as a child22:22 - Her biggest challenge to date30:00 - Customer satisfaction and 6 Stars31:05 - The 3 doors to utilise as an entrepreneur36:00 - When the universe brings you nuggets and much more… Enjoy!  Here's some information about our guest:Priya MirashiCEO & Founder, Corporality GlobalPriya Mishra is Australia’s leading marketing strategist, consultant, speaker, author and entrepreneur. As a first-generation entrepreneur in her family, her achievements are considered benchmarks for those who follow and adore her. She has already authored a book and has several in the pipeline. She brings more than two decades of experience and expertise and has worked with myriad companies, and verticals, mentoring and collaborating with them. Priya Mishra teaches businesses to grow seamlessly and stay on the top through the unique intended maturity model that forms the crux of all her designs. She co-founded Corporality Global, a distinctive marketing agency that currently operates From Australia. Along with her company, Priya regularly hosts marketing and strategic strength events for business owners, spreading the “Human to Human” communication culture. In her youth, she gained proficiency in classical music and dance and, growing up, participated in several stage performances in folk dramas. She was also a renowned artist in radio and local TV in her younger days, being very passionate about poetry, reading and writing in her mother tongue.  Contact:LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyamishrasyd/LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/corporalityF: https://www.facebook.com/CorporalityGF: https://www.facebook.com/priyamishrasydIG: https://www.instagram.com/corporalityg/IG: https://www.instagram.com/priyamishrasyd/YT: https://www.youtube.com/c/Corporality Book:You can find Priya’s recent book on Amazon here - https://www.amazon.com.au/Journey-Perseverance-entrepreneurial-journey-perseverance/dp/1922618306/ref=sr_1_17?keywords=priya+mishra&qid=1638919651&sr=8-17 The purpose of the 6 Star Business is to bring awareness, connection and ingenuity to businesses aiming to shine today and into the future through more than 5 star reviews.  We are here to lift businesses to create a better future.  If you'd like to get in touch please contact us at [email protected]  Your hosts,  Aveline & Pete 

In this episode of the podcast, we welcome Rosetta and Ryan, two beautiful souls who totally rocked our worlds!  What a joy and honour it was to learn from them, share with them, and create amazing connections.From mindset, courage, journeys of evolution and more - they gave us much more food for thought in the ongoing exploration of what it takes to be 6 Star.Here’s a summary of what we discussed:7:00 - the 1 percent who leap9:35 - Ryan’s take on Purpose14:35 - living a life of introspection21:30 - how to change a negative thought pattern30:30 - working smarter, not harder (emotionally)and much more…Enjoy!Here's some information about our guests:Rosetta GreerCEO & Founder, CROWNING YOUR ESSENCE, INC.Rosetta Greer is the Founder of Crowning Your Essence, Inc. She is an Entrepreneur, Business Coach, Life Coach, Professional Speaker and Self-help Author. She empowers leaders and entrepreneurs to cultivate introspection and compassion throughout their endeavors in order to promote peace, honor, and authenticity within the people they serve.  She believes the world will honor their path to inner peace  when leaders of this world lead through authenticity, compassion, and introspection.She is the Founder of a 501(c)(3) non profit organization, Royal Circle of Sisters, Inc.  and has published two books: "Memoirs of My Soul: A Journey to Self," in 2018, and "7 Realms of Ascension: From Religion to Spirituality" on November 11, 2021. In her spare time, she spends time reading, expanding her mind, being out in nature, and having quality time with her partner and their beautiful children.Rosetta’s latest book can be purchased here:https://www.amazon.com.au/7-Realms-Ascension-Religion-Spirituality/dp/1387191713/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=7+realms+of+ascension&qid=1638234827&sr=8-1Contact:L: linktr.ee/RosettaMariaW: www.crowningyouressence.comRyan BakerCEO & Founder, Kingly ConsultingRyan Baker, author of The Market Journey Path: How To Demolish Growth Barriers & Build Lasting Success, helps 8-figure B2C Software companies blow past plateaus, increase lead quality, and create stable systems for predictable growth. He lives in Ozark, Missouri with his wife and 3 children.Ryan Baker is the founder of Kingly Consulting. After years of helping hundreds of business owners overcome their stalled growth, he uncovered the missing link that was keeping them stuck. He created the solution and now offers it through his Grow On Purpose framework to help struggling entrepreneurs move from self-doubt to purpose-driven confidence.Something Interesting About You:I used to compose film scores and my music has been heard, unknowingly, by millions.Contact:L: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanhbaker/W: https://www.kinglyconsulting.comThe purpose of the 6 Star Business is to bring awareness, connection and ingenuity to businesses aiming to shine today and into the future through more than 5 star reviews.  We are here to lift businesses to create a better future.  If you'd like to get in touch please contact us at [email protected]  Your hosts,  Aveline & Pete

In this next episode of the podcast we welcome Sir Royce Briales and Scott Cundill - bringing them together from their far flung locations of Bali and Chicago.  We talked about purpose, flow, passion, parenthood, and a whole lot more. Many gems flowed out of the waterfall of this episode.Oh and in case you are asking yourself - "So why do we have a Sir on the podcast?"  Ah - you’ll have to listen in and find out!Here’s a summary of what we discussed:5:24 - How Royce became a knight13:30 - The moment of clarity for Sir Royce17:25 - the effect of purpose in business21:43 - The chicken and egg conundrum28:00 - lifelong relationships33:33 - the waterfall effectand much more…Enjoy!Here’s some information about our guests:Sir Royce BrialesCo-Founder at Welcome To FatherhoodI am a Dad of 3. Welcome to Fatherhood Inc. or WTF for short is a nonprofit organization created by myself and Dr. Raheem Young.The concept for WTF was birthed out of discussions around the pressures and feelings of uncertainty experienced when we were expecting our  first children. We formed WTF to provide new and seasoned dads with a forum to discuss their parenting experiences. Something Interesting About You:I rap in my leisure time.  I had aspirations to become a world famous emcee in my 20s.Contact:W: www.Wtfatherhood.orgLI: linkedin.com/in/sir-royce-brialesScott CundillCEO & Founder, Maj3.comWith two bronze medals at the Kung-Fu World Championships in China, Cundill’s rich base of experience, spanning the business, technology and marketing worlds coupled with his very bold opinions, has made its mark in local media and speaker circuits.He has appeared on TV countless times and has written dozens of articles. He is also a published author, including “The Captivating One-liner” and is currently the CEO of www.maj3.com.Scott has done a TED Talk.Something Interesting About YouI won two bronze medals at the kung fu World Champs in China.Contact:w: https://www.maj3.comLI: linkedin.com/in/scottcundillThe purpose of the 6 Star Business is to bring awareness, connection and ingenuity to businesses aiming to shine today and into the future through more than 5 star reviews.  We are here to lift businesses to create a better future.  If you'd like to get in touch please contact us at [email protected]  Your hosts,  Aveline & Pete

In this episode of the podcast, we welcome Jason and Julius! - two fabulous humans from different continents who both strive for ‘something more’ in everything they do.From tragedy and setbacks to climbing back and turning things around, this episode brings us many reasons to be grateful for all that we have. They don’t always agree with each other, and in that conversation we learned a great deal.Here’s a summary of what we discussed:8:32 - the ultimate goal is not the destination12:33 - what most businesses struggle with20:09 - you’ve got to ask: are you happy?27:32 - the need to be adaptable32:50 - what would you do for free, if you could?Plus much more…Enjoy!Here's some information about our guests:Julius FleischmanCEO & Founder, FaseelusJulius Fleischman is the founder and owner of Faseelus and also Co-director of SA-Photographers. His earlier career mainly consisted of being part of business startups that failed to launch due to the lack of knowledge, understanding but mostly because of his mindset. Working in various positions over 13 years gave him an edge that he now wants to share with the world. His true passion emerged when he started building websites and creating various online systems for clients worldwide. He now has experience building various types of online businesses ranging from E-learning platforms, membership platforms, and experience websites. Contact:W: https://faseelus.comF: https://facebook.com/faseelusLI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliusfleischman/LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/faseelus/Jason HoodCEO & Founder, BourkeHoodJason Hood is the Founder & CEO of BourkeHood, a global R&D funding consultancy with offices in the US, UK, Australia and New Zealand. During his time working overseas in the R&D sector, Jason quickly became one of the best salespeople in the team of over 100 Business Developers and 100 Sales Representatives and was recognised as One of the Top Salesmen in the company. Under his leadership, BourkeHood grew exponentially within its first year, helping more than 180 companies access R&D benefits totalling A$30M, much of it was during the Covid period. Jason also runs multiple FinTech companies and has a track record working in wealth and funds management, with previous expertise coming from Westpac and BT (Westpac Group) whilst finishing his Masters in Applied Finance.Contact:LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bourkehoodF: https://www.facebook.com/BourkeHood/W: https://bourkehood.com/The purpose of the 6 Star Business is to bring awareness, connection and ingenuity to businesses aiming to shine today and into the future through more than 5 star reviews.  We are here to lift businesses to create a better future. If you'd like to get in touch please contact us at [email protected] Your hosts, Aveline & Pete

The synchronicities abound! In this episode of the podcast we welcomed two complete strangers from the UK and Ireland who happened to both be fans of open water swimming!Beyond that connection, their wisdom and insights into people dynamics, motivation, mediation and growth left us feeling uplifted to the core.Here’s a summary of what we discussed:09:05 - the metaphor for life11:11 - having the confidence to face anything15:53 - the cold water mindset challenge22:49 - the value in sitting with discomfort26:45 - just say “yes”42:10 - the challenge of changing directionAnd the key takeaway that the more we make our life about other people - the more we get better ‘flow’ in our lives.Plus much more..Enjoy!Here’s some information about our guests:Marie McCarthyFounder & CEO, Marie McCarthy CoachingI help exhausted female entrepreneurs eliminate fear and overwhelm, so they can start living their dream life on their terms, using my unique "TTR Method" without ever feeling guilty for wanting a better reality!What Are You Famous For?For getting really empowering transformations with my clients because I call them out on their old habits so they can experience the transformation they are looking for. My intuition is very on point!Contact:LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariemccarthymindsetcoach/W: https://inroadslifecoach.com/about/Beccie D’CunhaFounder & CEO, Courage LabBeccie D’Cunha is the founder of Courage Lab, which supports leaders and teams to have courageous conversations. She is a mediator, facilitator, coach and trainer. She creates courageous spaces for individuals and teams to learn and grow.  She has held CEO and Director roles within charities and small businesses, including one of the UK’s first workplace mediation companies. She has a strong track record of developing happy, resilient teams and of leading organisations through change, crisis and uncertainty. With 20 years experience as a mediator and facilitator, she advocates that mediation skills are essential for modern leadership - these skills enabled her to build resilient, high-performing and loyal teams, even in the face of serious adversity. She now focuses on building courage in other leaders and teams.Contact:LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/becciedcunha/W: https://www.couragelab.co/aboutThe purpose of the 6 Star Business is to bring awareness, connection and ingenuity to businesses aiming to shine today and into the future through more than 5 star reviews.  We are here to lift businesses to create a better future.If you'd like to get in touch please contact us at [email protected] hosts,Aveline & Pete

In this episode of the podcast we welcomed two complimentary souls - Pamela Cowan and Endre Hoffmann.  What a gem of a conversation this was!  If you want to learn more about human behaviour and what it means to be 6 Star from the mind and soul, then this is it!Here’s a summary of what we discussed:11:42 - our beliefs and bias start from birth15:42 - trying to figure things out19:15 - the subconscious filters23:26 - shift your belief, change your life27:51 - solo 6 star businesses42:58 - your results is the printout of your programmingand lots more…Enjoy!Here's some more information about our guests:Pamela CowanCEO & Founder, Build ResiliencePamela cares deeply about individuals retaining their sense of purpose. Her ‘why’ is to develop Neuroleaders , who are skilled at empowering themselves and others to achieve resilience in their personal and professional goals. Complementing her 15-plus years of experience her expertise in learning & development, organizational strategy, with a unique blend of disciplines in the brain and mind sciences, she aids in clients' pursuit of purpose, passion, mission, and the power of resilience.What Are You Famous For?My resilienceEndre HoffmanCEO & Founder,  The Doctor of Self-WorthI help people to restore Self-Worth & move rapidly toward goals. I find typical areas of life connected to Self-Worth money, wealth, biz, career, communication, relationships, inner peace, health. My clients started to call me the Doctor of Self-worth. I find the root of the low Self-Worth mind virus with accuracy and speed. Then I access the mind to do instant surgery on negative emotions and limitations to facilitate fast & lasting transformations. I am so present and I create such a safe place for my clients that they experience life new after each meeting. Specifically that is dropping old paradigms and connecting to a new identity that is living in peace, creativity, joy and fun. We usually find that there is new version of my clients inviting from the future who is playing a much bigger game.Contact:LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/endre-hoffmann-06379017/F: https://www.facebook.com/Doctor.of.Self.Worth/The purpose of the 6 Star Business is to bring awareness, connection and ingenuity to businesses aiming to shine today and into the future through more than 5 star reviews.  We are here to lift businesses to create a better future.If you'd like to get in touch please contact us at [email protected] hosts,Aveline & Pete

In this episode we welcome Kris Grant and Tara Solbert, two remarkably bright and energetic women who have excelled in their careers.It was such an energising conversation, to hear from both Tara and Kris about their respective journeys, and what decisions brought them to where they are today.  This episode was a joy to produce, with many tips and examples of what it means to be 6 star.Here's a summary of what we discussed:13:44 - A 6 Star journey in a retail environment17:04 - innovating an ageing workforce20:42 - being 6 star in lockdown29:28 - leadership lessons 39:41 - making everyone feel humanand lots more...Enjoy!Here's some information about our guests:Kris GrantCEO & Founder, ASPLFor the past nine years, Kris Grant has been leading ASPL Group as CEO, overseeing its management consulting, training and recruitment divisions to deliver major transformational projects, strategic leadership training, and personnel resourcing to improve business functions and increase productivity across Australia’s public and private sectors.A champion of emerging leaders and an ambassador for workplace equality, Kris has built a successful career and a stable of key clients through living her own mantra of always being an authentic leader and empowering her staff, and her clients’ personnel, to create opportunities for success.Contact:W: https://aspl.net.au/LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/krisgrant-aspl/I: https://instagram.com/krisgrant_asplTara SolbertCEO & Founder, Few and FarCreative to her core and entrepreneurial in spirit, Tara Solberg is the founder and owner of both Few and Far and Indigo Love, two halves of one thriving business based on the beautiful South Coast of New South Wales. Tara has built a multi-layered business comprising retail, wholesale and online offerings of one-off treasures and thoughtful homewares for which the brand is known. Tara's life partner Danny is also her business partner, and together they run and manage the business based on the simple goal of 'Bringing The World Home'.  In 2019, Few and Far was nominated to represent Australia at The Global Innovator Awards, honouring excellence in home goods retailing around the world, and were awarded the title of Global Honouree from out of 32 countries.Along with her business, Tara is equally passionate about education and equipping fellow entrepreneurial women with the tools they need to thrive in business, which has led to the launch of TRADE WINS, an online course dedicated to help others build a successful retail business.Contact:W: https://www.fewandfar.comI: https://www.instagram.com/fewandfarhomeF: https://www.facebook.com/fewandfarhome/I: https://www.instagram.com/tarasolbergLI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarasolbergThe purpose of the 6 Star Business is to bring awareness, connection and ingenuity to businesses aiming to shine today and into the future through more than 5 star reviews.  We are here to lift businesses to create a better future. If you'd like to get in touch please contact us at [email protected] hosts,Aveline & Pete