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Commit or Quit — Know Your Why

Kindly Blunt by Helen Bullen

Release Date: 11/04/2025

Your Past Does Not Dictate Your Future show art Your Past Does Not Dictate Your Future

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...

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That Internal Voice That is Killing Your Results show art That Internal Voice That is Killing Your Results

Kindly Blunt by Helen Bullen

 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,...

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They Don't Need to Get It show art They Don't Need to Get It

Kindly Blunt by Helen Bullen

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,...

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Why did you think you should know how to run a business? show art Why did you think you should know how to run a business?

Kindly Blunt by Helen Bullen

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...

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Failure is only Failure to Try show art Failure is only Failure to Try

Kindly Blunt by Helen Bullen

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...

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10:10 Challenge show art 10:10 Challenge

Kindly Blunt by Helen Bullen

Helen shares the story behind her 10-10 Challenge: an intentionally simple framework built for busy solo business owners who want to make progress without overwhelm. It’s based on 10 days of 10 focused actions per day (mixing business, mindset, and “you” actions), designed to build momentum, confidence, and growth through consistent, doable steps.     Link to 10:10 CHALLENGE  

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Think for Yourself and Cut the Noise show art Think for Yourself and Cut the Noise

Kindly Blunt by Helen Bullen

Think for Yourself and Cut the Noise Kindly Blunt Podcast with Helen Bullen There is a lot of noise online telling business owners what they should be doing — especially at the start of the year. In this episode, Helen talks about how that constant advice, opinion, and guilt-based marketing can knock your confidence and stop you taking action altogether. This is a reminder that you’re allowed to think for yourself, choose what works for you, and ignore the rest. You don’t need to copy anyone else’s business, follow every trend, or feel bad for doing things differently. Listen if you...

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How to raise your prices without apology show art How to raise your prices without apology

Kindly Blunt by Helen Bullen

Raising your prices doesn’t require an apology it requires clarity and confidence. In this episode, we talk about how to raise your prices without guilt, fear, or overexplaining. If you’ve been undercharging, hesitating to increase your rates, or worrying about how clients will react, this conversation will help you shift both your mindset and your strategy. You’ll learn how pricing communicates value, why the right clients won’t be scared off by higher rates, and how to confidently own your prices as a business owner. This episode is for service providers, coaches, and...

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You Are in Charge of Your Own Confidence show art You Are in Charge of Your Own Confidence

Kindly Blunt by Helen Bullen

Confidence isn’t something you wait for it’s something you take responsibility for. In this episode, Helen breaks down the myth that confident people are “just born that way” and gets honest about how confidence is actually built: through action, self-trust, and showing up even when it’s uncomfortable. She talks about why relying on external validation keeps you stuck, how fear doesn’t mean you’re failing, and why keeping small promises to yourself matters more than big motivational moments. This is a reminder that no one else can give you confidence  and that’s not...

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Small steps Bring Big Wins show art Small steps Bring Big Wins

Kindly Blunt by Helen Bullen

Episode 7 Small steps bring Big wins Tired of chasing quick fixes in your business? In this “kindly blunt” episode, Helen cuts through the gimmicks and reminds you why small, consistent steps are what truly create big wins. If you’re ready to stop searching for shortcuts and start building real momentum, this one’s for you. Helens Message: “Being busy being busy is not a business strategy.” Free Guide: Three Mistakes That Will Stop You Making Sales — and How to Fix Them    

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 In this episode of Kindly Blunt, Helen Bullen challenges business owners to make a choice: are you committed to your business or just dabbling?

Helen dives deep into the power of knowing your why... the driving reason that keeps you going when business gets hard, the clients are quiet, and motivation dips. Through personal stories and practical reflection, she shows how reconnecting with your purpose can reignite your spark, guide your decisions, and keep your business thriving.

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