{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6560b822a0ec710012693832/666a1d42a033650012dbbb45?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 20: Prosperity Over Profit: Redefining our definition of Success","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6560b822a0ec710012693832/1718230313565-b3c7c80ed06b9bde8c9869b97e3480c9.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Join Kirsty and Kurt Lindley as they dive into the life of running a business as a facilitator, trainer, coach, and consultant. They chat about everything from juggling workloads and managing diaries to the ups and downs of cash flow. It’s a candid discussion about the importance of finding balance in both your professional and personal lives, packed with practical tips for building strong client relationships and maintaining well-being.</p><p><br></p><p>Kurt is from South Africa, grew up in Yorkshire and puts his family first, always. Kurt's a bit of a procrastinator and a dreamer, always lost in thought or scribbling down poems.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, he brings his passion for learning and exploring, sharing how these traits play into his professional strategies and personal philosophies.</p><p><br></p><p>Kirsty and Kurt touch on several important topics:</p><ol><li>how effective workload and diary management can keep you on top of your game.</li><li>strategies for keeping the financial side of your business healthy.</li><li>why taking quiet periods for reflection is crucial for growth.</li><li>finding the sweet spot with pricing to keep both you and your clients happy.</li><li>maintaining your mental health and setting boundaries for a happier, more fulfilling career.</li></ol><p><br></p><p>My invitation to you is to grab a cuppa, join me on the pink seat and tune in your ears.</p><p>____</p><p><br></p><p>A Facilitator's Journey is the podcast that looks at how you run your businesses as a facilitator or trainer.</p><p>You started this work because you have a passion that you want to share with organisations. However, there is the small detail that you are now running a business and this requires a whole other set of skills and knowledge.</p><p><br></p><p>Join me, Kirsty Lewis, Founder of School of Facilitation, as I interview trainers and facilitators about how they manage their businesses. I will explore how people run their finances, price their work, scale up, scale down, decide to retire, market themselves, manage clients, and much much more.</p>","author_name":"Kirsty Lewis"}