Kindly Blunt by Helen Bullen

In this episode, Helen Bullen talks about why your past does not have to define your future, especially in business. If you have outgrown part of your work, want to change direction, or feel ready to do things differently, this is your reminder that you are allowed to evolve. Helen shares her own journey from osteopath to business mentor and explains why changing course is not failure, but often a smart and necessary step. She also encourages listeners to stop worrying about outside opinions, think practically about what they want, and take action towards building a business that suits their life now. CLICK HERE FOR FREE DOWNLOAD

This episode is all about that voice in your head, the one that kicks off just as you're about to do something brave. Helen Bullen digs into the internal chatter that talks you out of posting, selling, emailing and taking action — and why letting it run wild is quietly killing your results. Helen shares why that voice shows up, how it tries to keep you safe, and why too much back-and-forth in your head usually ends with you doing nothing at all. This is a straight-talking reminder that your business does not need more overthinking — it needs action. Expect simple, honest encouragement to cut the chat, stop negotiating with yourself, and just do the next thing: send the message, post the content, make the offer. Because confidence comes from action, not from waiting until you feel ready. CLICK HERE FOR FREE DOWNLOAD

Do you ever feel frustrated that the people around you don't really understand what you do in your business? In this episode, Helen talks about a mindset shift that made a huge difference in her own journey. For years she waited for friends and family to understand and support her business, but eventually realised they didn't need to get it. Instead of looking for approval from people who weren't in the business world, she focused on backing herself and speaking directly to the people who mattered most — her customers. If you've ever felt misunderstood as a business owner, this episode will help you let go of that expectation and refocus your energy where it really counts. CLICK HERE FOR FREE DOWNLOAD

In this episode, Helen Bullen explores a question many business owners ask themselves: why do we think we should already know how to run a business? She talks about the pressure to "just know" marketing, sales, and systems — even though most people were never taught these skills. Helen shares why running a business is often much harder than it looks, and how self-doubt and comparison (especially on social media) can make it even tougher. She reminds listeners that learning as you go is completely normal. She also introduces her Set Up and Sell course, a 4-week programme designed to help business owners build strong foundations and feel more confident selling. Key message: You don't need to know everything — just focus on the next step. Set Up and Sell https://helenbullen.kartra.com/page/SETUPANDSELL

Episode 13 Failure is only Failure to Try Helen Bullen tackles one of the biggest blockers for solo business owners: the fear of failure. Helen reframes "failure" as feedback and learning, and argues the real failure is not taking action at all. If you've been delaying a launch, avoiding sales posts, or waiting to feel "ready," this one is a nudge to move—messily, imperfectly, but consistently. Reframe failure as information. Results—good or bad—give you data you can tweak and improve. Action beats perfection. Perfectionism keeps you stuck; progress comes from doing, reviewing, and going again. Stop worrying about "Mary down the road." Fear of judgment (often from peers, not buyers) is a bigger blocker than skill or money. Confidence comes after you do the thing. Waiting to feel confident first is backwards, confidence is built through action. CLICK HERE FOR FREE DOWNLOAD