Episodes

In this episode of The Wisepreneurs Podcast, host Nigel Rawlins interviews Peter Compo, author of The Emergent Approach to Strategy. Peter shares insights on adaptive strategy, business bottlenecks, and creative innovation, offering practical methods to navigate complexity and drive growth. He prov…

Gail Greatorex spent 25 years in product safety from Australian government to independent consulting. She covers e-commerce risks, product recalls, button battery hazards, and co-founding ClimateWise Associations connecting climate risk to safety.

In this episode, host Nigel interviews Eliška Šestáková, a personal knowledge management expert and academic from the Czech Republic, about effective note-taking methods. Eliška shares insights into systems like Zettelkasten and Roam Research, which help professionals stay organised, make better de…

Leanne Shelton spent ten years as a copywriter and content marketer before founding Human Edge AI Training in Sydney. In this conversation she covers the growing impact of AI on the creative industry, why prompt engineering matters for content professionals, and how to overcome the fear of AI repla…

Cedric Chin founded Commoncog to help professionals test business ideas against evidence. He covers Leo DiBello's Triad Model, naturalistic decision making, and how pattern recognition through deliberate practice builds strategic judgement.

In this episode, I'm joined by Karen Wickre, editor, author, content strategist, and networking expert with decades of experience in Silicon Valley. Karen shares her expert insights on the power of authentic networking, the freedom and fulfilment of freelancing, and the importance of continuous lea…

Danielle Joworski helps women entrepreneurs overcome the visibility barriers of ageism, sexism, and self-doubt. She shares practical strategies for building confidence, leveraging community support, and aligning business visibility with personal values.

Join us in this milestone 55th episode as we catch up with Jane Hudson, an expert in learning and development who shares her self-employment journey. Discover how Jane transitioned from a corporate career to running her successful consultancy, managing remote teams, and navigating the intricacies o…

In this episode of Wisepreneurs, host Nigel Rawlins converses with Peter Hatherley, founder of Authored Intelligence, about the transformative power of AI tools for independent professionals. The discussion delves into Peter’s transition from digital marketing to AI, the development of his unique S…

Join me, Nigel Rawlins, with Holly Whelan, PhD, as she shares her journey from academia to entrepreneurship. Dr. Whelan emphasises the importance of sustainable habits for long-term health and well-being, offering insights into integrating scientific research with practical applications. She hi…

Debbie Jenkins is a prolific author and experienced publisher. Debbie delves into her books “Stop the Credibility Crisis” and “Stop Writing Books Nobody Reads,” sharing her expert advice on enhancing professional credibility through short, impactful books. Learn how to leverage these strategies…

Join host Nigel Rawlins as he chats with Natasha Ginnivan, a researcher specializing in ageing and cultural attitudes towards it, on the Wisepreneurs podcast. Natasha shares her journey from fashion design to studying psychology and aging, discussing key insights on stereotypes, longevity, and cult…

Emma Williams, a former academic turned entrepreneur, shares her journey of transitioning from academia to running her own training and development business. In this episode, Emma discusses the challenges of leaving academia, the importance of self-reflection, leveraging academic skills in non-…

Michael Greenberg specialises in digital operations, covering how AI tools, automation systems, and strategic outsourcing help independent professionals optimise workflows and reduce manual effort without adopting every new application.

Annette Densham co-founded the Audacious Agency to help professionals use business awards and storytelling as visibility strategies. She draws on journalism and PR to explain how earned recognition builds credibility without large marketing budgets.

Kate Toon created Recipe for SEO Success to teach solopreneurs SEO, copywriting, and how to build sustainable online income. An Australian digital marketing coach and business mentor, Kate shares how independent professionals build credible online presence without burning out.

Gill Andrews wrote Making Your Website Work to teach solopreneurs how website copy generates inquiries from the right clients.

Fiona Allman-Treen builds business-generating websites using a five-step strategy and ideal client research for solopreneurs.

Debra Zahay-Blatz taught digital marketing for 25 years at St. Edwards University after 17 years in customer data management. Debra explains how solopreneurs build sustainable digital marketing strategy.

Hazel Edwards OAM wrote 200 books over 50 years sustaining independent professional practice as an Australian authorpreneur.

Wisepreneurs features conversations with experienced professionals for women entrepreneurs over 50 who want to monetize their expertise and build sustainable solopreneur practice. Each episode explores the practical realities of working independently — positioning, pricing, AI tools, and the tr…

Tomáš Baránek is a prominent Czech publisher who overcame burnout to master the art of thriving as an independent professional in the digital economy.Tomáš shares the practical strategies and personal insights that reshaped his approach to health, knowledge management, and work-life balance.…

Úna Herlihy left advertising in 2005 when the industry proved unwelcoming to women with young children. During COVID a LinkedIn post became a business, and The Indie List now connects approximately 7,000 freelance marketing professionals with Irish clients. In this conversation she covers the earn-…

Melisa Liberman coaches independent consultants to grow their practice using a 14-step roadmap built from her own accidental consulting career and 154 podcast episodes. This episode covers building a client base from scratch, shifting from hourly to value-based pricing, and why the experience corpo…