Mission Activated

By: Aveline Clarke
  • Summary

  • What makes a 6 Star Leader? Is the 6th Star really 5 plus 1? These are the questions that we answer through our conversations with guests who are driven by a purpose bigger than themselves and have a desire to reach more people. Our guests are successful business owners, entrepreneurs and passionate professionals who always aspire to evolve, improve, and better themselves and the lives of those they impact. Most often they put the customer experience at the forefront of everything they do. Each week your host Aveline Clarke creates a space where she and her guest have a conversation about what it takes to bring that 6th Star to the world through their business. This isn’t one of those podcasts where the hosts fire questions at an interviewee in the hot seat; it’s a collaborative exploration and ongoing global conversation about customer journey excellence, employee engagement, humanising business and what that 6th star really means, and how it can be used to create more impact for a better future for us all.

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Episodes
  • The Clients Perspective Wins over Your Assumptions; with Tiago Faria
    Mar 26 2024

    In this episode, Aveline is joined by Tiago Faria, an "anti marketer" and former Google employee. Together, they delve into the crucial practice of conducting client interviews to truly understand their needs and perspectives. Tiago's insights into simplifying business strategies and leveraging existing relationships are invaluable for entrepreneurs. Tune in as they discuss the journey to understanding clients' frustrations and using feedback to create resonant offerings, ultimately embodying the "sixth star" philosophy of exceeding expectations and making a difference in the world.


    Here’s a summary of what they discussed:

    08:30 Childhood creativity led to career in cinema.

    10:37 Networking led to opportunity at Google.

    14:59 Struggle of applying Google experience to entrepreneurship.

    20:51 Leverage your audience and social media for results.

    24:59 Focus on solving clients' problems, not promoting yourself.

    36:32 Seeking to serve and collaborate with changemakers.

    43:59 Talk to people, lose fear, change perspective.


    and much more…

    enjoy!


    Here’s some information about our guest, Tiago:

    Tiago Faria, Entrepreneur and Anti-Marketer

    Tiago is a business mentor in the “Help Industry” with a unique "Anti-Marketing" approach. After working at the EU headquarters of Google for 8 years, he's been simplifying marketing and business to its core, and truly believes you already have everything you need in your world to grow a sustainable and fun business.


    Something Interesting About Tiago:

    Completed a 120 day challenge in YouTube in 2021, creating 120 videos in 120 consecutive days


    What are you famous for, Tiago?

    The Anti-Marketer


    Contact:

    W: https://tiagofaria.pt/

    LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiagofaria/

    FB: https://www.facebook.com/tiagofariapontopt




    The purpose of the 6 Star Leaders podcast is to showcase and illuminate purposeful Business Owners on their journey to creating more impact in the world. We are igniting purposeful leaders!
    At our core, we believe in 'doing business differently' so that heart, purpose, and passion are combined with profits for the best possible outcome. With those key ingredients, you'll be on your way to 6 Stars faster than you realise!

    If you'd like to get in touch please contact us at contact@6starleaders.com

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    46 mins
  • Recalibrating Business Direction for Success and Happiness; with Gareth Everson
    Mar 13 2024

    This episode welcomes Gareth Everson, a former basketball player turned football coach and small business coach. Yes, he’s all about sport AND a busy guy! Gareth shares his journey from corporate professional to small business owner, emphasizing the pivotal role of family and work-life balance in his career transition. From navigating the challenges of small business technology to the closure of his own software company during the pandemic, Gareth's resilience and determination shine through.

    Join us as we explore the insightful parallels between coaching kids in sports and coaching small business owners, and discover Gareth's superpower in helping businesses reshape their approach and rediscover enjoyment in their endeavours.


    Here’s a summary of our conversation:

    08:58 Former basketball player turned football coach and parent.

    14:26 Worked at Accenture, then owned small businesses.

    22:37 Supportive community vital for small business success.

    30:19 Started software company to integrate bookkeeping, accounting.

    34:09 Progress, setbacks, and the need to correct.

    44:21 Reflective conversations prompt self-discovery and new perspectives.

    53:57 Personal success stories create deep impact.


    and much more…

    Enjoy!


    Here’s some information about our guest, Gareth:


    Gareth Everson, Founder & Coach, Lemonade Plan

    Gareth helps business owners and the client services businesses who serve them to use CRM, email marketing, and automation solutions. In 12 years, he's helped to systemise more than 375 businesses, including ones sold in 8-figure acquisitions and others who've turned into sizeable franchises.

    After years of coaching individually and in small groups, he's recently launched a business community and online training programme called 'Soloprenyear' to help people who've turned their expertise into a business to crack some of the marketing and sales operational problems that they never imagined they'd have and which even much larger businesses with bigger budgets struggle to solve.

    Find out more at https://soloprenyear.com


    Something Interesting About Gareth:

    Before I was 30, I'd worked in five different countries and learned four different languages. But since Zoom, and becoming a dad to two now teenage kids, I've only worked in one. Isn't the internet fantastic?!


    What are you famous for, Gareth?

    My clients regularly call me 'challenging', 'mature' and 'relentless'. I'm not sure I'm proud of any of those descriptions though! 'Infamous', perhaps, rather than 'famous'.


    Here's how you can contact Gareth:

    LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garetheverson

    W: https://soloprenyear.com/

    W: https://lemonadeplan.com/
    W: https://clientsforlife.co.uk/

    The purpose of the 6 Star Leaders podcast is to showcase and illuminate purposeful Business Owners on their journey to creating more impact in the world. We are igniting purposeful leaders!
    At our core, we believe in 'doing business differently' so that heart, purpose, and passion are combined with profits for the best possible outcome. With those key ingredients, you'll be on your way to 6 Stars faster than you realise!

    If you'd like to get in touch please contact us at contact@6starleaders.com

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    1 hr
  • Navigating Emotional Drains and Leading with Purpose; with Stevie Dawn Carter
    Mar 5 2024

    Welcome to Episode 154 of 6 Star Leaders! Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with the dynamic and insightful Stevie Dawn Carter, CEO of Empathics and a renowned speaker specializing in emotional intelligence, communication, and leadership.

    In this engaging episode, Stevie shares her journey from corporate training to keynote speaking, emphasizing the significance of emotional intelligence and the impact of assumptions on communication within organizations.

    The conversation also highlights the impact of emotional strains in personal and professional settings, and the value of respecting individual emotional needs in corporate environments. Stevie's inspiring message and commitment to personal growth make this episode a must-listen.


    Here’s a summary of our conversation:


    12:42 Connect with others through universal elements of stories.

    16:46 Planning conversations is essential for high EQ.

    27:46 Identifying activities that drain and energize us.

    32:10 Recovery is important for emotional and physical well-being.

    35:09 Inadequate recharge affects productivity, focus, and tiredness.

    38:17 Grief doesn't work quickly; it's okay.

    39:55 Allowing control over schedules leads to productivity.

    46:59 Finding purpose and sharing it with others.


    and much more…


    It’s jam packed - ENJOY!


    Here’s some information about our guest, Stevie Dawn:

    Stevie Dawn Carter, a seasoned entrepreneur and nationally acclaimed speaker, boasts a remarkable track record as a five-time business owner and bestselling author. With two decades of dedicated experience, Stevie Dawn has been a trailblazer in guiding individuals and organizations towards success through practical strategies in emotional intelligence, communication, and leadership.

    Armed with a masters degree in Sociology and a Doctorate in Leadership, Stevie Dawn seamlessly merges academic expertise with real-world experience in corporate, government, and non-profit sectors. Her unique approach blends research-backed insights with hands-on tactics, ensuring the accessibility of her training to diverse audiences.

    Currently at the helm of Empathix, she leads as CEO, driving the company's mission to foster emotionally intelligent organizations through cutting-edge corporate training


    YouTube episode:

    https://youtu.be/JROtisuPJqg

    What are you famous for, Stevie?

    Emotionally Intelligent Communication and making learning FUN


    Something Interesting About You:

    Professional dance career, college professor, and served in the USMC. Lived in Australis for 9 months when I was 18.

    Here's how you can contact Stevie:

    All social channels:
    @drsteviedawn

    W: https://empathix.net/







    The purpose of the 6 Star Leaders podcast is to showcase and illuminate purposeful Business Owners on their journey to creating more impact in the world. We are igniting purposeful leaders!
    At our core, we believe in 'doing business differently' so that heart, purpose, and passion are combined with profits for the best possible outcome. With those key ingredients, you'll be on your way to 6 Stars faster than you realise!

    If you'd like to get in touch please contact us at contact@6starleaders.com

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    52 mins

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