Born To Be Brilliant

059: You’re Doing Everything Right… So Why Does It Still Feel Hard?

This episode is for the people who do everything right and still feel like they’re pushing water uphill.
If you’re someone who implements, follows through, shows up consistently and ticks every box, and yet the results still don’t quite match the effort, this conversation is going to land for you. Because the answer to that gap is almost never what people expect it to be.
In this episode I talk about the invisible friction that high achievers experience even when their strategy is sound, the difference between doing the right things and doing them from the right place, and why the energy underneath your action determines your results more than the action itself ever could. I also share something from my own experience of spending years pushing something into a shape that wasn’t quite mine, and the moment I understood what it actually means for the weight to get lighter even when the load stays the same.
This is one of the most important conversations I think a business owner can have with themselves right now, and it leads somewhere worth going.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Join me live at the webinar, Get Out Of Your Own Way, Thursday 21st May at 11am: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/webinar
Join the e-School waitlist and be first to know when doors open: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/membership
Read the accompanying article: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/podblog
 

058: Why Your Business Isn't Making Money As Easily Right Now (And What To Do About It)

If business has felt harder recently, like the effort you're putting in isn't quite producing what it should, this episode is worth your time.
Something has genuinely shifted in the business landscape over the last couple of years. Buyer behaviour is different, trust takes longer to build, and the strategies that were working reliably not so long ago were designed for conditions that have since changed significantly. And yet most of the advice circulating right now is sending business owners in completely the wrong direction, towards more output, more pivoting, more of everything except the one thing that actually makes a difference.
In this episode I talk honestly about what has actually changed and why that's not a personal failure, the difference between adaptation and reinvention and why that distinction matters so much right now, the internal layer underneath the strategy that most business content never touches, and something from my own decade-long journey of searching for the answer in every external place before realising it had been inside me the whole time.
This isn't a doom and gloom conversation. It's an honest one. And I think if you've been sitting with that quiet feeling that it shouldn't feel this hard, it's going to land.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Register for the upcoming live webinar — Get Out Of Your Own Way: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/webinar
Join the e-School waitlist and be first to know when doors open: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/membership
Read the accompanying article: https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/podblog
 

057: When Success Costs Too Much and What It Takes to Reclaim Yourself with Alenna Trusik

In this episode, I’m joined by Alenna Trusik, an attorney turned coach whose story is both powerful and deeply human.
We explore what happens when high achievement, resilience and responsibility are built on survival mode. Alenna shares her journey from building a successful law practice as a single mother, through burnout, health collapse and identity loss, to ultimately reclaiming herself and her life.
This conversation goes beyond business and success. It looks at the cost of constantly striving, the weight of perfectionism and the moment when your body forces you to listen.
We talk about scaling back, making difficult decisions, and what it really means to honour where you are while still moving forward. Alenna also shares how her lived experience now shapes the work she does with women who feel exhausted, disconnected or unsure of what comes next.
If you’ve ever felt like you’ve built something that no longer fits, or you’re carrying more than you can sustain, this episode will resonate deeply.
Discover what’s capping your income and subsequently your impact. Take my free income ceiling audit here:https://link.lucyshrimpton.com/qr/H47HnSBtn0Rv
 
Connect with Alenna Trusik
IG -  @the_woman_reclaimedFB - The Women Reclaimed
 

056: Why Your Marketing Isn’t Working And What Actually Changes It

Most founder led businesses don’t fail because the offer isn’t good enough. They struggle because the marketing isn’t working.
In this episode, I’m unpacking why that happens and what actually shifts it. Because marketing does work. If it didn’t, nobody would be growing, scaling or selling. The real question is how you’re thinking about it, how you’re showing up for it, and whether your actions are aligned with the outcomes you say you want.
I share the practical shifts you can make immediately, even if you’re running your business solo. We explore the role of belief, consistency, resilience and the way you respond to rejection. I also take you deeper into what’s happening beneath the surface, including nervous system responses that might be stopping you from taking action even when you know what to do.
This is about thinking differently, showing up differently, and creating momentum in a way that actually moves your business forward.
Discover what’s capping your income and subsequently your impact. Take my free income ceiling audit here:https://link.lucyshrimpton.com/qr/H47HnSBtn0Rv

055: Why Organisation Isn’t About Tidiness And What It’s Really Costing You, with Tracy Hoth

In this episode, I’m joined by Tracy Hoth, an organisational expert who brings a refreshing and deeply practical perspective to what it really means to be organised.
We explore how disorganisation goes far beyond clutter and untidiness. It can impact your time, your relationships, your confidence, and even your health. Tracy shares how clutter creates friction in your life and why that friction is often the thing holding you back from the next level in your business and wellbeing.
We also dive into the difference between a mindset gap and a skill gap, and why so many people stay stuck because of the identity they’ve been carrying for years. This conversation will help you see organisation in a completely different way, not as perfection, but as alignment.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, stretched, or like things are slipping through the cracks, this episode will bring clarity and calm.
Whether it’s organisation or something else, discover what’s capping your income and subsequently your impact. Take my free income ceiling audit here:https://link.lucyshrimpton.com/qr/H47HnSBtn0RvConnect with Tracy Hoth
Website - Simply Squared Away15 Minute Declutter Challenge - 15 Minute Declutter ChallengeThe Organized Coach Podcast - The Organized Coach PodcastThe Only 5 Digital Files You'll Ever Need to Run a Smooth (and Profitable) Business - The Best Coaches Are Hiding Behind Cluttered FilesInstagram - @tracyhothLinkedIn - Tracy Hoth
 

054: Manifestation- What Actually Works and Why Most People Get Stuck

What does manifestation really mean, and why does it feel so easy for some people and so difficult for others?
In this episode, I explore manifestation in a grounded and practical way. Not as something mystical or out of reach, but as something deeply connected to how we think, feel, and act every single day.
I share the simple framework I use in my work, owning what you want, upgrading your internal world, and taking aligned action. But more importantly, we go deeper into what truly separates those who create the results they desire from those who stay stuck.
We talk about belief, identity, and the role of what I call audacity, that unwavering sense of certainty that something is going to happen. I also explore why feeling your future, not just thinking about it, is often the missing piece.
This is an invitation to look at your own life, your goals, and your current reality, and begin to close the gap between where you are and what you truly want.
If you’re ready to tap into your own power and start creating a reality that feels aligned and expansive, this episode will give you a new perspective on what’s possible.
Discover what’s capping your income and subsequently your impact. Take my free income ceiling audit here:https://link.lucyshrimpton.com/qr/H47HnSBtn0Rv

053: The Hidden Cost of Success: How to Build a Business That Supports Your Life, Not Consumes It

So many entrepreneurs start their business chasing freedom.
More freedom. More flexibility. More choice about how they live and work.
Yet somewhere along the way, the business that was meant to give them their life back becomes the very thing that consumes it.
In this conversation with business growth strategist Emma Hine, we explore a truth that many successful entrepreneurs quietly experience but rarely talk about. What happens when the business looks successful from the outside, yet inside it no longer feels aligned with the life you actually want to live?
Emma shares her deeply personal journey from building a million pound business that appeared thriving on paper, to realising it had slowly taken over every part of her life. What followed was a radical decision to walk away and rebuild a business designed around freedom, simplicity and sustainability.
We talk honestly about success, ambition, burnout, resilience, systems, and why designing your business intentionally matters more than most people realise.
This is a powerful conversation about redefining success on your own terms and creating a business that truly supports the life you want to live.
In this episode we explore:
Why many entrepreneurs accidentally build businesses that trap them
The difference between external success and genuine fulfilment
How systems and simple processes create more freedom in business
The hidden pressures many ambitious people carry
Why clarity about the life you want must come before business strategy
The resilience that entrepreneurship really requires
How to build a business that sustains your life rather than consuming it
Emma’s story is also a deeply moving reminder that life is precious, unpredictable, and far too short to spend trapped inside a business that no longer feels right.
If you’ve ever wondered whether your business is truly supporting the life you want, this conversation will give you a lot to reflect on.
You can find Emma here:https://emmahine.co.uk
If you’re curious about your own path and what might be holding you back from stepping fully into your brilliance, take my free quiz here:https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/quiz

052: The Hidden Identity Shift That Unlocks Your Next Level in Business

In this episode, I want to explore something that sits underneath almost every plateau, burnout moment, or invisible ceiling in business. And that is identity.
Over the years working in human optimisation with entrepreneurs, I’ve noticed a fascinating pattern. The very traits that help you build success in the first place can eventually become the exact things that limit your next level.
Determination. Resilience. The ability to keep going when others stop.
These qualities are powerful. But if they’re fuelled by survival mode, nervous system pressure, or outdated identity patterns, they can quietly create stress, overwhelm, and even self sabotage.
So what happens when your current identity simply can’t hold the next level of success you’re moving towards?
In this conversation I share:
• Why high performers often operate in survival mode without realising it• The subtle signs your nervous system is overloaded• How identity shifts can feel uncomfortable or even disorienting• Why entrepreneurs sometimes sabotage success once things become easier• The deeper work of upgrading your “human operating system”
True growth isn’t just about strategy or working harder. It’s about aligning your mind, body, and inner guidance so you can actually hold the success you’re creating.
When those elements come into alignment, something powerful happens. Your brilliance starts to shine in a way that feels sustainable, expansive, and deeply fulfilling.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re capable of more but something invisible is holding you back, this episode will help you understand what might really be going on beneath the surface.
If you’d like to discover more about how you operate at your best, take my free quiz here:https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/quiz
I’d love to hear what resonates with you from this conversation, so feel free to message me or leave a comment where you’re listening.

051: How To Raise Your Profile Without Chasing Noise with Carol Driver

What is PR really, and when should a business owner start thinking about it?
In this episode, Lucy speaks with journalist and PR specialist Carol Driver about what it actually takes to build visibility that lasts.
They explore:
Why one piece of press isn’t enough
The difference between random exposure and strategic visibility
How PR builds trust in what some are calling a “trust recession”
Why oversharing your entire story at once can be a mistake
When to delegate up instead of doing everything yourself
This is a grounded conversation about authority, positioning and thinking long term about your reputation.
If you want to understand how aligned you are currently operating across Time, Money, Health, Relationships and Happiness, take Lucy’s free Alignment Assessment here:https://www.lucyshrimpton.com/quiz
 
Connect with Carol Driver
Website - Carol DriverIG -  @carol_driver_FB - How To Make The Headlines - with journalist Carol Driver
 
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050: Pay-to-Speak Is Turning Audiences Into Commodities

At the start of this year, I attended an event out of curiosity. I wanted to observe. I wanted to understand how it was structured, how the speakers were positioned, and what the overall experience felt like from inside the room.
What I experienced confirmed something I’ve been quietly questioning for a while.
The rise of “pay-to-speak” stages in the entrepreneurial world.
Now, I understand why this model exists. I understand the commercial logic behind it. As a business owner, speaker and former event organiser, I can see how it reduces risk and creates opportunity. And in certain contexts, I can see how it could work well if it’s handled thoughtfully and with integrity.
But what concerns me is what happens when the audience is no longer the primary focus.
Because when speakers are paying to be on stage, the dynamic can shift. Subtly. Quietly. But powerfully. And the audience can start to feel less like valued participants and more like assets to be leveraged.
A stage is not just a marketing tool. It carries energetic responsibility. When it’s done well, it uplifts. It energises. It creates clarity and momentum. When it isn’t, people leave feeling slightly drained, even if they can’t quite articulate why.
In this episode, I explore:
Why the “pay-to-speak” model often misses the mark
Where I can see how it might work if executed well
How it impacts the audience experience
The long-term implications for speakers and organisers
The standards I believe we need to hold
This is not a rant. It’s a leadership conversation. And I’d genuinely love your perspective.
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