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Welcome to Food for Thought, where I and my guests discuss the kind of challenges life throws at us at work and home. Your feedback and opinion is welcome!

James Bryden

  • Jun 7, 2018 LATEST EPISODE
  • infrequent NEW EPISODES
  • 7m AVG DURATION
  • 16 EPISODES


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There's No Stopping Lee Sanders...

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2018 11:12


Lee Sanders of Computer Consultant Professionals (https://www.ccp.com.au/) joins me on the show today. I don't think I've come across a better example locally of how to take 6 months off to deal with a major illness while the business continues to thrive in your absence. If you run a small business, do yourself a favour and have a listen to his compelling story. And.... If you own or manage a business and you are frustrated at not getting the outcomes you need from your employees, there's a good chance I can help. You can contact me by phone: 0421 210 444 or through my website: home.productivity-plus.com

How to Start a Business with Nothing

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2018 11:38


Rose Assimwe has a very inspiring story of gratitude, spirit and persistence that shows how you can grow a business from the smallest of seeds.... You can find out more about her business at: https://alvaa.com.au/ And.... If you own or manage a business and you are frustrated at not getting the outcomes you need from your employees, there's a good chance I can help. You can contact me by phone: 0421 210 444 or through my website: productivity-plus.com

Humble Bragging

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2018 3:20


Welcome to my first episode. In it I mention Darrel Griffin, an excellent LinkedIn Mentor, his profile is: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrelgriffin/ And.... If you own or manage a business and you are not getting the outcomes you need from your employees, maybe I can help. Contact me by phone: 0421 210 444, Email: jim.bryden@gmail.com or check my website: home.productivity-plus.com

Are you a Workaholic?

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2018 4:57


In this episode I'm talking with Pete Dancewicz who runs Web Content and Photography Businesses. We discuss the consequences of being a workaholic.... He can be contacted via: http://www.goodgood.com.au/ And.... If you own or manage a business and you are not getting the outcomes you need from your employees, maybe I can help. Contact me by phone: 0421 210 444, Email: jim.bryden@gmail.com or check my website: home.productivity-plus.com

Do You Look for Skill or Behaviour?

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2018 4:04


If you own or manage a business and you are not getting the outcomes you need from your employees, maybe I can help. Contact me by phone: 0421 210 444, Email: jim.bryden@gmail.com or check my website: home.productivity-plus.com

Personal Values vs Toxic Culture

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2018 5:30


My guest is Dr. Ken Street, an agricultural scientist who has an interesting story to tell about what happened when his personal values were violated by the toxic culture he found himself in. His website is http://www.spirulinagrowco.com.au/ And.... If you own or manage a business and you are not getting the outcomes you need from your employees, maybe I can help. Contact me by phone: 0421 210 444, Email: jim.bryden@gmail.com or check my website: home.productivity-plus.com

Culture and Accountability

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2018 7:21


In this episode I'm joined by Vittorio Natoli, CEO of Viva Photography. We're discussing the balance between having a great culture with everyone being fully responsible for their accountabilities. And.... If you own or manage a business and you are not getting the outcomes you need from your employees, maybe I can help. Contact me by phone: 0421 210 444, Email: jim.bryden@gmail.com or check my website: home.productivity-plus.com

Can You Be Too Helpful?

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2018 6:58


Jean-Marie from Contemporary Copy is my guest in this episode. Being helpful to the point of not looking after her own interests is something many people would identify with. She explains what she is doing to address this imbalance in her business life. You can find out more about the service Jean-Marie provides at contemporarycopy.com.au/ And.... If you own or manage a business and you are not getting the outcomes you need from your employees, maybe I can help. Contact me by phone: 0421 210 444, Email: jim.bryden@gmail.com or check my website: home.productivity-plus.com

Closing Sales While Being a Good Guy...

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2018 9:45


Darrel Griffin and I discuss the ins and outs of sales from the perspective of doing the right thing and providing value up front, and being a good opener rather than closer. He is an excellent LinkedIn Mentor, and his profile is: www.linkedin.com/in/darrelgriffin/ And.... If you own or manage a business and you are frustrated at not getting the outcomes you need from your employees, there's a good chance I can help. You can contact me by phone: 0421 210 444, email: jim.bryden@gmail.com or check my website: home.productivity-plus.com

The Fear of Public Speaking

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2018 7:11


My guest today is Torie Robinson ( http://torierobinson.com/ ) who works in social media and public speaking. She outlines her experience in dealing with issues surrounding epilepsy and how she overcame her fear of public speaking to help raise awareness. Her LinkedIn profile is: https://www.linkedin.com/in/torierobinson/ And.... If you own or manage a business and you are frustrated at not getting the outcomes you need from your employees, there's a good chance I can help. You can contact me by phone: 0421 210 444, email: jim.bryden@gmail.com or check my website: home.productivity-plus.com

What is Important To You?

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2018 8:09


With me today is Tanveer Dhillon, who has started successful coaching businesses in three countries and is now on his fourth. He can be contacted at: spcaussie.com And.... If you own or manage a business and you are frustrated at not getting the outcomes you need from your employees, there's a good chance I can help. You can contact me by phone: 0421 210 444, email: jim.bryden@gmail.com or check my website: home.productivity-plus.com

FIFO Work and Mental Health

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2018 7:10


Dani Tamati of The Resources Hub (therh.com.au) is my guest today. She has had to contend with the suicide of her ex-partner who worked Fly In, Fly Out in the mining industry. She explains how this had a huge impact on her and how it changed the direction of her life. And.... If you own or manage a business and you are frustrated at not getting the outcomes you need from your employees, there's a good chance I can help. You can contact me by phone: 0421 210 444, email: james@productivity-plus.com or check my website: home.productivity-plus.com

Some Views on Self Sabotage

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2018 8:21


Vittorio Natoli (vivaphotography.com) joins me again in this episode, looking at a few ways self sabotage might show up... And.... If you own or manage a business and you are frustrated at not getting the outcomes you need from your employees, there's a good chance I can help. You can contact me by phone: 0421 210 444, email: james@productivity-plus.com or you can also read the transcript at: home.productivity-plus.com

Defining Moment for Wayne

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2018 8:50


Wayne Curtis (www.notionsdesign.com.au/) tells us how he dealt with an unexpected traumatic event that changed his life.... And.... If you own or manage a business and you are frustrated at not getting the outcomes you need from your employees, there's a good chance I can help. You can contact me by phone: 0421 210 444 or through my website: home.productivity-plus.com

Jonathan Shack - Success Through Forgiveness

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2018 8:25


Jonathan Shack (https://www.linkedin.com/in/aonrisk/) is one of life's good guys. He has endured his share of bad experiences with employers and dealt with them not only practically, but in a way that is good for the soul.... And.... If you own or manage a business and you are frustrated at not getting the outcomes you need from your employees, there's a good chance I can help. You can contact me by phone: 0421 210 444 or through my website: home.productivity-plus.com

Divine Intervention? - Daniel Bremer

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2018 8:52


Daniel Bremer (swatapest.com.au) is the type of person who will do anything he can to help others (insects excepted). He shares the experience with me in this episode about a serious incident that totally changed his life, ultimately for the better... And.... If you own or manage a business and you are frustrated at not getting the outcomes you need from your employees, there's a good chance I can help. You can contact me by phone: 0421 210 444 or through my website: home.productivity-plus.com

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