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Is Your Mindset Holding Your Business Back?

01/10/2026 • 28 mins

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Episode overview

One setback can make you forget everything that’s going right. In this episode of Business Babble, we explore how perspective shapes the way you handle pressure, lead your team and respond when business gets tough.

What you’ll learn

  • Why one negative moment can overshadow an otherwise good day.
  • How gratitude, consistency and daily habits help build resilience.
  • Why honest feedback matters—even when it’s uncomfortable.
  • Taking responsibility as a leader instead of looking for someone to blame.
  • The difference between caring what people think and letting it control you.

Show notes

One setback can make you forget everything that’s going right. In this episode of Business Babble, we explore how perspective shapes the way you handle pressure, lead your team and respond when business gets tough.

With the usual banter and honest personal stories, we discuss:

  • Why one negative moment can overshadow an otherwise good day.
  • How gratitude, consistency and daily habits help build resilience.
  • Why honest feedback matters—even when it’s uncomfortable.
  • Taking responsibility as a leader instead of looking for someone to blame.
  • The difference between caring what people think and letting it control you.

We also share a simple “dot on a page” exercise that challenges how you see problems, discuss finding motivation as the days get shorter, and catch up on the Business Babble school mentorship programme.

A candid conversation about acknowledging frustration, keeping things in perspective and taking the next step forward.

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