Personal Development Interviews

Hey, Mark here with a quick update about this evergreen interview series and my other podcast, The Podcast Accelerator (https://www.markasquith.com/listen).

How would you define the entrepreneurial spirit? Would it be the ability to zone in on problems and provide solutions? Would it be the knack of finding exactly the right product that flies off the shelves as soon as it’s stocked? Or would it be a flair for marketing and salesmanship? Well, all of those… The post https://www.excellence-expected.com/episode150/ (Become a Go-Giver with Bob Burg) appeared first on https://www.excellence-expected.com (Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith).

When running a small business, it can be hard to say no to new opportunities that present themselves. Your friends and colleagues will always be introducing their latest ideas to you and deciding which ones are deserving of your time can be tough. Entrepreneurs are like magpies, dazzled by the latest shiny new object. We… The post https://www.excellence-expected.com/episode147/ (Dealing with Opportunity: The Simple Question that Will Make Every Business Decision Easier) appeared first on https://www.excellence-expected.com (Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith).

Running a small business at the same time as looking after a family can place huge demands on your time. Add in a couple of hours a week (if you’re lucky!) for yourself and there really isn’t a great deal of time to deal with anything unexpected or urgent. If something like that occurs, something… The post https://www.excellence-expected.com/episode145/ (Productivity Optimisation – A Mindset, Not a Technique) appeared first on https://www.excellence-expected.com (Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith).

How many things are you focusing on right now? If you’re anything like most other entrepreneurs, it is probably far too many and it still might not feel like it’s enough. This magpie syndrome that most of us have is both a gift and a curse. We’re idea machines, but it can be so tough… The post https://www.excellence-expected.com/episode140/ (Focus Pocus – The Magic in a Customised Focus Process) appeared first on https://www.excellence-expected.com (Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith).

Regardless of who you are or what you do, there are going to be times when you get stuck. It’s an inevitable part of life that everyone goes through from time to time. What’s not inevitable however, is getting unstuck. Some people just can’t get going again and others can’t even tell that they are… The post https://www.excellence-expected.com/episode139/ (Become Deeply Effective with This Powerful Perception Shift) appeared first on https://www.excellence-expected.com (Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith).

Creating a business is one thing, but growing a business is quite another. Very few of us are content with ticking along. We all want to experience as much growth as we can and we want to achieve it as quickly as possible. We’ll often try lots of different things to make this happen, but… The post https://www.excellence-expected.com/episode138/ (Kickstart Your Business Growth with 3 Personal Tweaks) appeared first on https://www.excellence-expected.com (Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith).

The interconnected world of today has made living our lives and running our businesses a lot more straightforward. Keeping up with international clients, monitoring cash flow and sharing ideas with colleagues are just some of the business activities that can be handled at the touch of a button. However, as we become more connected, we… The post https://www.excellence-expected.com/episode135/ (Secrets from The Dark Side of the Web) appeared first on https://www.excellence-expected.com (Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith).

If you were asked to think of adjectives that best describe the experience of being a small business owner, what would come to mind? Easy? Peaceful? Relaxing? Not likely! Entrepreneurship is inextricably linked with stress, late nights and burnout. Of course, there’s a huge amount of positives that go with being your own boss and… The post https://www.excellence-expected.com/episode132/ (Creating Emotional Resilience for Long Term Success) appeared first on https://www.excellence-expected.com (Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith).

When most of us think of happiness, there are two words that often creep into our minds. ‘If’ and ‘when’. If I can achieve x% growth this year, I will be happy. When I reach x amount of clients, I will be happy. Amongst small business owners, happiness is always seen as a destination, somewhere… The post https://www.excellence-expected.com/episode130/ (Happiness Before Success, and the Surprising Results!) appeared first on https://www.excellence-expected.com (Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith).

As much as we like to think that we’re in control of every aspect of our lives, most of us are prisoners to certain patterns of behaviour. Think about how often the same thoughts run through your mind and how hard we have to fight to overcome them. We fall into those patterns of behaviour… The post https://www.excellence-expected.com/episode126/ (The Feminine Addiction Trap that is Killing your Career) appeared first on https://www.excellence-expected.com (Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith).

The life of an entrepreneur or small business owner can be stressful for so many reasons. We’re often tired, pushed for time and thinking of the next task to be taken care of so it’s easy to overlook the negative effects that stress can have on our bodies, minds and relationships. What’s more, if you… The post https://www.excellence-expected.com/episode124/ (Staying At the Top of Your Game in Todays Stressful World!) appeared first on https://www.excellence-expected.com (Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith).

As small business owners, we like doing things our own way. That is, after all, why we chose to strike out for ourselves. Taking care of all aspects of the business is exciting and, in the early days, we very seldom have a choice. But as our businesses grow, we need to learn to let… The post https://www.excellence-expected.com/episode121/ (Learning to Let Go) appeared first on https://www.excellence-expected.com (Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith).

Building and growing a small business can be tough. Every aspect of day-to-day operations comes down to you. You need to be accountable for every decision you make, whether big or small and there often seems like there’s no one else you can turn to for advice. It can be a lonely road to walk… The post https://www.excellence-expected.com/episode118/ (Lonewolf Syndrome & How to Beat It) appeared first on https://www.excellence-expected.com (Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith).

We all want to be better, don’t we? We want to see improvements in ourselves and our businesses each and every day. It’s in the DNA of all entrepreneurs regardless of your industry or the scale of your business.  Nobody gets into business to stagnate or move backwards. Progress and growth are what it’s all… The post https://www.excellence-expected.com/episode117/ (Rise to Mastery with Cameron Benson) appeared first on https://www.excellence-expected.com (Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith).

Building and maintaining valuable relationships is vitally important in life and business. We all want to make the best relationships with people that we can but it doesn’t always come naturally to us all. Some people are more talkative, some are more reserved. Some people are never off the phone and other prefer to communicate… The post https://www.excellence-expected.com/episode112/ (Mastering the Art of Relationships with Jason Treu) appeared first on https://www.excellence-expected.com (Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith).

When you’re a small business owner or solopreneur, it’s easy to become gradually isolated from those around you. You need to rely on yourself and make sure that everything gets completed on time. This can see you eating at your desk. Your friends don’t have the same worries as you and you don’t want to… The post https://www.excellence-expected.com/episode110/ (Overcoming Small Business Loneliness & Entrepreneur Isolation) appeared first on https://www.excellence-expected.com (Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith).

Everybody knows that the first twelve months of a new venture are always the hardest. Make it through that year and the chances of making it through the next year begin to look a little better. There’s so much on the line, from financial wellbeing to physical health. Nobody will look more tired than a… The post https://www.excellence-expected.com/episode109/ (From Sleeping in My Car to Retiring at Age 30) appeared first on https://www.excellence-expected.com (Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith).

Every small business owner out there wants to be successful. Nobody starts their own business and puts in hours of blood, sweat and tears to just do ‘OK’. We all want to do the very best we can for ourselves and our families. Success means different things to different people, of course, but entrepreneurs often… The post https://www.excellence-expected.com/episode107/ (Success & Significance with Aaron Walker) appeared first on https://www.excellence-expected.com (Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith).

It seems that, these days, everyone has an idea for a book. As small business owners, we’ve all accumulated a heck of a lot experience, both good and bad, and we want to share that with others. But next time someone talks to you about their book idea, dig a little deeper and find out… The post https://www.excellence-expected.com/episode106/ (The Entrepreneurs’ Roadmap to Creating Your Elusive First Book) appeared first on https://www.excellence-expected.com (Excellence Expected, by Mark Asquith).