Big Dreams Great Teams® with Paula Maidens
THE podcast for entrepreneurs and leaders of small growing businesses who want to grow and lead a team of high performers. We cover all things hiring, team, people and leadership development through a mix of solo and guest episodes. You'll hear highly practical information and real behind-the-scenes stories to support you to grow the business and life of your dreams.
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We"re pulling back the curtain on what 2024 really looked like - beyond the glossy social media highlights and into the reality of running a business! In this special end-of-year episode, I"m sharing MY full picture of running a successful business - from the moments that had me pouring a glass of bubbly to the days th
The Franchise Success Formula: Values, Vision, and Making Hearts Sing; Lessons in Culture-First Leadership from ActivOT's Founder Helen Wait
What if the secret to scaling your business wasn"t about rigid systems, but about leading with your values? In this inspiring episode, Helen Wait shares how she transformed her solo occupational therapy practice into ActivOT, Australia"s first OT franchise business with over 65 franchisees across five states. From un
Have you ever wondered why some tasks energise you while others leave you drained? Or why certain people’s problem-solving approaches make perfect sense to you, while others leave you feeling baffled? In this episode of The Big Dreams Great Teams Podcast, Paula Maidens explores the fascinating world of thinking prefer
Scaling to $7M in 4 Years: Essential Business, Team & Leadership Lessons with Allana Ford
Join us for an inspiring conversation with Allana Ford, the founder and CEO of Muse Pilates, who has built an incredible fitness empire across Australia in just five years. Since opening her first studio in December 2019, Allana has grown Muse Pilates to 13 locations with nearly 100 team members - and she"s just gettin
In this episode, Paula shares her thoughts on the debate between time management and energy management. Paula reflects on a recent discussion she heard about the shift from time management being the gold standard to energy management taking the lead and explores how both concepts are crucial for productivity and well-
Managing Anxiety, Mental Health & Burnout in the Workplace with Dr. Jodi Richardson
In this episode of The Big Dreams Great Teams Podcast, Paula sits down with Dr. Jodi Richardson, a leading expert on anxiety and mental health, to dive deep into the complexities of anxiety, stress management, and burnout. Dr. Jodi shares her personal journey and professional insights, offering practical tools and stra