In this episode we do deep dive into sales mindset and explore how your relationship to selling (and money) impacts sales performance. Nicky shares a very simple process for rewiring your brain to improve your effectiveness and experience of selling. We also discuss how highly effective sales people strike the perfect balance between mindset and pr…

In this episode with clinical psychologist Dr. Jackie Henry, we explore the concepts of values, and how they inform your behaviour and experience of life. We look at how the collective values of a group influences culture, a conversation that I feel is applicable to companies, organisations and even society at large. Quite a timely conversation, es…

Improve ROI and gain market share by conducting effective market research.Joining us today for the second time on the show is marketing genius, Founder and CEO of MeMedia, Mr Chris Hogan. In this episode we explore the world of market research, which is stage two of Chris's PROACTIVE marketing methodology. We discuss how effective research can help…

If you're a business owner, leader or entrepreneur experiencing constant mental chatter, stress, overwhelm or anxiety, this very relaxed and peaceful conversation could be exactly what you're looking for. Mal’s been practicing mindfulness for over 40 years and been teaching it in both clinical and public settings for more than 25. Mal originally le…

In this episode we explore how the mind impacts physical well-being and performance. How your thoughts and beliefs systems impact your DNA. And how being more mindful in your business can actually help you live longer. Joining us on episode 33, is Associate Professor Dr. Craig Hassed. Dr Hassed is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of General Prac…

This interview explores the physics of flow and how practicing mindfulness & self-awareness can improve your results, both in your company and your personal life. In this episode Simon interviews physicist, author and founder of the Synchronicity Institute, Sky Nelson-Issacs. They discusses how your emotional state, and that of your team dramatical…

In this episode we explore how to capitalise on opportunities in a recession. First up on the show we have our favourite international business coach, Jacob Aldridge, to share some insights from his web series titled… Don’t waste a good recession. If you’re new to the show and you haven’t listened to Jacob in the previous episodes, you’re in for a …

Episode #30 brings 3 very special guests, Andrew Hawkes, Simon Dell, and Chris Hogan. First up I had the pleasure of interviewing Andrew Hawkes, a highly successful entrepreneur, speaker, author and coach. I first met Andrew back in 2008 when he attended a 12-month business mastery program that I was leading on the Gold Coast. We reconnected at the…

In this episode Corey Jackson sheds some light on what’s driving human behaviour right now and what you can do to cultivate emotional balance. If you didn’t catch ep. 9, of the ZBP, Corey Jackson has a profound understanding of what makes human beings tick. He has a degree in Psychology and Sanskrit, from Sydney University, he has worked as a Tibet…

Catherine Sherlock is the founder of Higher Mindfulness, an organisation committed to working with leaders who want to enjoy a richer quality of living AND working. Higher Mindfulness is about shifting limiting paradigms, having you experience your inner wisdom, and empowering you to become the leader you want to be.In this episode with Catherine w…

Joining me for the 3rd time on the show, Author, speaker and psychologist Dr. Rebecca Ray, In this episode, Beck and I explore the definition of success as an entrepreneur, and how reframing this definition can allow a much more rewarding experience of life. We chat about human beings’ aversion to failure, and how this fear is part of our biology, …

This is a high energy conversation with the one and only, Matt Belair. In this episode Simon asks four frequently asked questions by founders, CEO's and small business owners. 1) How do you avoid burn out?2)What to consider when you feel like trowing in the towel?3)How do you quieten the monkey mind/switch off? 4)How do you powerfully deal with pre…

In this episode I spoke with Jon Mailer, CEO and Co-Founder of PROTRADE United. Jon has invested over 20,000 hours in his own personal and professional development, and this has led him to be one of the most insightful business coaches and trainers, working with over 2500 entrepreneurs, around the world.In this conversation we explore Jon’s persona…

In this episode, our favourite international business coach, Jacob Aldridge is back, for the final two layers of the contextual business plan. Layer 4 & 5 look at systems, and managing expectations to ensure an amazing experience for yourself, your clients and your employees.This episode is packed full a business growth gold.…

In this episode I have the pleasure of interviewing Weihaur Lau, founder of Created Living in San Fransisco. In my chat with Weihaur we discuss his 8 pillar approach to holistic health and wellbeing and he shares some simple practices that you can adopt, to assist you in producing amazing results during and outside of working hours. You can find We…

On today’s show I have a chat on the phone with Sarah Bladen, certified Zen teacher, author and corporate consultant. In this episode we explore how to enhance team performance through mindfulness. How intuition plays a pivotal role in leadership and what you can do to enhance your intuitive nature. And some simple tips on how to bring a little bit…

In this episode I have a conversation with Tiffany Leonardo, an amazing Yoga teacher hailing from the NYC now living in California.We discuss honouring the past, loving ALL of who you are (not just the shiny parts) & BEING mindful as opposed to doing mindfulness.بقلم Simon Bell

For the 5th Zen Business Class we welcome back Jacob Aldrige from the Business Depot, to walk through the 3rd layer of the contextual business plan. This layer of context is, Resources. Specifically, Operational Roles and Responsibilities, Learning and Development & The Profit Drivers.بقلم Simon Bell

On today’s show I have a conversation with clinical psychologist, happiness & wellness expert and brand new mum, Dr Rebecca Ray. This episode is formatted a little differently to the rest… It evolves from an interview to more of an authentic conversation between two good friends. Beck and I share the same commitment and purpose in life and that is …

This is the highest energy interview that I have ever been a part of!Matt works with Extreme Athletes to transform their fears and self imposed limitations, to have them produce results previously unimaginable. He has written a book called the Zen Athlete, has a world class podcast, travels the world as a seeker knowledge and above all, has an unwa…

Due to popular demand we welcome back to the show our favorite international business coach, part time comedian and my good friend Jacob Aldridge. This is part two of a five part series, where we explore the Contextual Business Plan. If you’re new to the show and you've missed ep.12, Jacob introduced his framework and explained the top layer of con…

Len is a corporate and personal mindfulness facilitator, coach, and an internationally recognized human behavior and technology consultant. He is a fully ordained Zen priest, mediation teacher, and spiritual leader and provides training, coaching, workshops, and retreats through his organization, 'Zen With Len' He is a best-selling author and teach…

In episode #4, Yvonne and Shamash talk to the Rap Association team about how they took their passion for rap and have begun to turn it into a source of income, spreading rap in a positive way to empower, educate and entertain. You'll love the great wisdom they share - very impressive and far beyond their age!Find out more about The Rap Association'…

Guy is a coach, speaker, podcaster, wellness advocate and entrepreneur. He originally co-founded a natural supplement company called 180 Nutrition in 2010, which eventually went on to became one of Australia’s leading natural proteins. Guy also founded the No.1 ranked iTunes podcast ‘The Health Sessions’ achieving over 2 million downloads.With over…

In episode #4, Yvonne and Shamash talk to Emma Slade about how she went from being a high-powered banker travelling the world, to a Buddhist Nun and founder of a charity working in Asia.More info here:Emma Slade had an international career as a highly successful CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst). She was known for her dynamism, intelligence and ana…

In this episode we explore the Inside/Out approach to business. How the inner 5-year-old quite often shows up at team meetings and when the pressure’s on! We circle back to one of my favourite conversations … BE – DO – HAVE v’s DO – HAVE – BE. PLUS we chat about the origin of emotional triggers and how to stop them from running your life. This is o…

In this episode we explore FLOW and how being present is your access to smoother business growth and most importantly, a happier and more fulfilled life. We explore a couple of very simple practices to develop the muscle of mindfulness and discover that your access to flow is catching yourself NOT in flow.…

In this episode we’re going to discuss what Jacob calls the Contextual Business Plan, and specifically look at the top layer of context, which looks at the commercial, cultural and wealth vision you have for your business. My goal in this episode is three fold: One, to have the contextual business plan be relevant to ANY business owner or entrepren…

In this episode we explore the BLAME GAME… A game that involves three positions, but not always three players. A game that is single handedly responsible for all pain and suffering in the world (big call I know LOL). We also touch on some simple habits to notice when you're unknowingly stuck in the game and to assist you in remembering who you trul…

It this episode, the 2nd Zen Business Class, we are fortunate to have Monica Kade join us once again to explore the components of crafting your brand story. The Zen Business Class episodes are designed to give you practical advice on how to build a business the scales smoothly and sustainably.بقلم Simon Bell

In this episode we discuss the mechanics of fear and stress, the impact that has on our effectiveness and more specifically how it limits our view of the world and in turn our potential for producing results. We also explore the ancient brain & how despite the fact that we live in a world free from Sabre Tooth tigers, constant stimulus and distract…

Episode #8 - Uncovering your hidden strengths: Defining your Intangible Competitive Advantage by Simon Bellبقلم Simon Bell

In this episode we discuss trusting your gut or intuition and the positive role that can play in your business. We also have a look at the importance of conscious choice and how the words we use shape our experience of life. And… we play the Instagram game for the first time on the show, which digs deeper and adds some context to some of the amazin…

This is the first Zen Business Class and we have kicked of with a foundational conversation for building a world class business. In this episode Simon shares the power of creating an altruistic purpose for your business and the impact that it can have on your clients and your team. Building an organisation that's committed to a greater cause, a hig…

Bodhi has been in the conversation of human potential for over 30 years and has clients in over a dozen countries around the world. Bodhi is a Lawyer by profession and in the early stages of his working life, owned serval successful law firms, meaning he has a real world understanding of what it takes to be an entrepreneur. These days Bodhi works w…

In episode #3, Yvonne and Shamash talk to Nick Williams about how he found the work he was born to do, overcoming resistance, working with your shadows, a new definition of leadership and the importance of showing up everyday, doing and sharing your unique gift and talent.Nick is a coach, trainer and author of over 10 books, including the bestselli…

I had the honour and privilege of chatting with Tenshin Rohshi… who is the Abbot and Co-Founder of the Yokoji Zen Mountain centre in Southern California. In this episode we discuss a 'Zen Approach' to stress as a business owner, the notion of attachment, as well as some sage advice on where to start in your meditation practice. Now, given Tenshin l…

Today I had the pleasure of chatting with Lorna Patten. Recognised as an expert transformational coach and mentor, Lorna rigorously questions the way things 'are' and challenges you to think differently about everything. She will confront you with breathtaking truths that are truly life changing and will inspire you to show up fully as the magnific…

Waveny is renowned speaker in the field of health, in particularly Chinese medicine and written and present papers to some of the major health institutions around Australia. She is the current chair of the Australian Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine Association and holds both a bachelors and masters degree in health science and tradition Chinese me…

In this first ever episode, you get to meet the hosts of the Zen of Business Podcast, Yvonne Fuchs and Shamash Alidina.Tune in to find out how Yvonne and Shamash met, what experience they're bringing to this podcast and what Zen of Business means for them.Every month, they will be interviewing business owners who they believe bring Zen to their bus…

Welcome to episode #1 of the Zen Business Podcast. In this episode Simon interviews Dr Rebecca Ray & discuss's New Year's resolutions, the dangers of "Drive", "Hustle" and "Grind" as well as simple yet highly effective practice for enhancing personal power and providing you with greater piece of mind.Dr Beck has a book coming out in March which you…

This week I talk about some of the critics you will have to overcome when building a business – specifically the people who might think you are crazy for going it on your own! I also answer questions about how to get your product into stores, productivity and accounting. Download the MP3 File Here (Right Click and Save As…) Topics and Questions Me…

Chris Guthrie is my guest on this week’s episode. Chris is an Amazon Affiliates master having racked up over $938,000 in sales $64,000 in commissions last year — just by building niche sites focused on Amazon products. Chris started in Junior High school selling on ebay, but has since moved on to building niche sites. He also recently sold his n…

In this week’s feature segment I discuss how to define your goals for 2011 in just a few minutes and then turn those into an action plan to generate both the money and actions you need to make them a reality. 97% of adults have no written goals, and an even smaller percentage have an action plan to follow through. In addition I answer questions a…

Corbett Barr is my guest this week as we discuss how to structure a business to support your lifestyle, building traffic for your web site, how to build a personal brand, and building a successful business. Corbett, who runs two successful businesses, recently moved towards a personal brand a CorbettBarr.com. Download the MP3 File Here (Right Cli…

In this week’s show I feature and interview with top blogger Pat Flynn from SmartPassiveIncome.com.  Pat talks about selling his Pogs on ebay, building his first ebook business, and his huge success with his new blog. Pat started an ebook business after getting laid off that led to two very successful businesses as well as some interesting niche…

In this week’s show I interview Maren Kate from Escaping the 9 to 5 and one of Forbes top women entrepreneurs to follow. We talk about how she got started as an entrepreneur online, her various businesses, and some of the challenges in building a new business. She also talks extensively about her two new businesses where she is connecting entrepr…

This week I cover the psychology of social media. Psychology plays a critical role online in attracting customers, establishing a relationship with them, developing trust and ultimately in their decision to purchase your product or service. I introduce some of the most significant aspects of online social behavior and how they are used in online …

In today’s podcast, I cover 5 tips for getting the most from your time. We are all pressured to make more of our time, especially if you are running a business in your spare time as I did for many years. Its hard with modern distractions to get enough time to complete all of the tasks needed to start and run a successful online business. In addi…

This week, I cover the critical skill of writing pages and posts that sell your product and get people to take action.   Writing good web copy is actually one of the most important skills you can have if you want to sell online. You need to be able to write effective sales pages that don’t read like ads, convey your story, and move people to re…