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Solo thinking is keeping you broke

How to Spark Success

Release Date: 04/05/2026

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How to Spark Success

Unlock the hidden treasure within your business. What if the key to transforming your business isn’t about doing something new... it's about discovering what you’ve forgotten or underutilized that can generate immediate growth? In this episode, host Liz Hamlet explores why so many female founders are sitting on untapped gold in their businesses... and exactly how to unearth it. Plus details on the Hidden Treasure Retreat (Next one 29 April 2026, London) and VIP 1-1 Day with Liz Hamlet. 🔗 Grab your retreat ticket: https://sparksucceed.co.uk/hiddentreasure 🔗 Enquire about a VIP...

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How to Spark Success

Getting out of your own head is the secret to breakthrough moments as a founder... but most struggle to find clarity on their own.   In this eye-opening episode, Liz Hamlet (Business Strategist, Coach and Founder of Spark Succeed & The Antisocial Socialites) reveals why the answers you're searching for aren’t hiding in solo planning sessions or endless thinking... They’re waiting on the other side of conversations with the right people, in environments designed for real breakthroughs. If you're tired of the same problems running through your mind on repeat without any...

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How to Spark Success

It pains me sooo much when founders sabotage their own success by quitting just when the breakthrough (their hidden treasure!) is near. What if the real treasure isn’t in chasing shiny new things but in sticking with what you’ve already started... long enough to see it glinting in the sunshine? Imagine this: you’re on a treasure hunt, digging deep and just as your arms get tired and the excitement wears thin, you spot a glint in the distance. So you leave your current hole behind and chase after that new spark, only to find yourself repeating this cycle over... and over again. ...

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How to Spark Success

It's not uncommon for founders to hit a crucial identity crossroads.... and those that do (most!!) get stuck in the wrong skin. If you're feeling stuck - like your current mindset is holding back your growth - this episode unlocks the rare strategies to shed old layers and step boldly into your next level. In this new eye-opening episode, Liz Hamlet (business strategist and coach) shares:  the transformative shifts she’s seen across 1000s of entrepreneurs. From leaving corporate behind to embracing a more confident, authoritative founder identity, Liz reveals exactly how to...

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How to Spark Success

Most entrepreneurs believe that success equals a stiff, serious image and that fun is somehow "unprofessional".  But what if ditching the grey boardrooms and embracing your quirks could actually be your best business move? In this lively episode of How to Spark Success, Liz Hamlet shatters the myth that professionalism means playing it safe and boring. She reveals how infusing your brand with personality and playfulness not only distinguishes you from the sea of sameness but also attracts aligned clients who love your authenticity. Liz shares compelling stories... from her...

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Ever considered buying or selling a business?     I’m joined for this episode by Joanne Bell. She started Bells Accountants 14 years ago, building 5 practices through organic growth and acquisitions.  She helps clients grow their companies, setting Bells apart from a traditional accountancy firm by offering a personalised, streamlined service which unravels jargon.  Through her consultancy business Joanne translates the story that the numbers tell, helping business owners make good financial decisions and make more money.  She was a Kent Best Woman in Business...

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How to Spark Success

Do your employees whistle on the way to work?   I’m delighted to be joined by double act, Carla Cringle and Imogen Pudduck - Founders of FizzPopBANG, a Brand Employee Engagement Consultancy on a mission ‘To make the World whistle on their way to work’.  10 years ago, they left their jobs as Head of HR & Head of Brand at Red Bull to set up FizzPopBANG.  Through the work they did at Red Bull, they realised they had the same goal - to harness the power that passionate and energised teams can achieve. Creating true employee engagement and Brand Ambassadors through a high...

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How to Spark Success

There’s often a disconnect between employers and Gen Z. I’m joined in this episode of the #HowToSparkSuccess podcast by Shoshanna Davis. Shoshanna is the Founder of Fairy Job Mother - an online community and one-stop-shop for young people on all things careers and confidence at work trusted by over 20,000 young people.  Shoshanna uses all of her learnings from her 6+ years progressing in the corporate world in leadership positions working for Fortune 500 companies, not-for-profits and start-up organisations to empower young people and work with education providers and employers like...

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Not everybody buys on price - the reason why you need to price on value. I’m joined in this episode of the #HowToSparkSuccess podcast by Peter Thomson.# Peter is 'The UK's Most Prolific Business Development Author' and he helps Coaches & Consultants to create a ‘business & life of choice’ and be rightfully rewarded for the value they deliver rather than just the hours they spend.   Welcome to the How to spark success podcast - Where we steal the success secrets of Global leaders. I’m Liz Hamlet, your podcast host – I help trailblazer Founders, Corporate Escapees and...

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How to Spark Success - Ep82 (How to ask for a pay rise (and get it!): BONUS Step 6 - How to Spark Success - Ep82 (How to ask for a pay rise (and get it!): BONUS Step 6 - "If all else fails")

How to Spark Success

Welcome to this special episode of How to Spark Success - the BONUS 6th episode in a mini series on "How to ask for a pay rise (and get it!)". In this mini series (6 episodes total - from Episode 77 onwards) I'll be sharing excerpts and tips from my book  (Author - Liz Hamlet) to help you to unlock your earning potential.   Sometimes despite your best efforts, negotiations don't go as planned. You've put together a stellar business case for a pay increase, you've met with your boss and the answer is a resounding no.   What next?   In this mini series bonus episode 6, "If...

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Getting out of your own head is the secret to breakthrough moments as a founder... but most struggle to find clarity on their own. 

 In this eye-opening episode, Liz Hamlet (Business Strategist, Coach and Founder of Spark Succeed & The Antisocial Socialites) reveals why the answers you're searching for aren’t hiding in solo planning sessions or endless thinking... They’re waiting on the other side of conversations with the right people, in environments designed for real breakthroughs.

If you're tired of the same problems running through your mind on repeat without any progress, this episode is your antidote.

Liz shares how talking things out loud... whether that's with trusted peers, a coach or even voice notes... can surface hidden assumptions, expose blind spots, and ignite clarity faster than hours alone.

She explains why the best insights often come from asking and answering simple questions that unearth your true priorities, especially when someone genuinely curious challenges your thinking.

You’ll discover:

  • Why solo thinking limits your perspective and keeps you stuck (And broke!!)
  • The science behind articulating ideas and how it sharpens your clarity
  • How the right environment and conversations accelerate breakthroughs
  • Practical tips for building meaningful, intentional dialogues into your weekly routine
  • A personal story about how a simple chat on a beach walk with a friend opened the door to launching a transformative event

This isn’t just theory... Liz shows how intentional conversations have the power to shift your mindset, redefine your challenges, and unlock entrepreneurial success.  Waiting in your inbox or in endless to-do lists isn’t where your breakthrough lives. It’s in the honest, curious questions you ask... and the right room you create for them.

Perfect for founders feeling overwhelmed, solopreneurs craving fresh insights, or anyone ready to bypass endless rumination for real progress. If you're serious about building a business that’s clear, confident, and aligned with your true purpose, this episode is your game changer.

And remember: the next step is just a conversation away.

Liz’s upcoming Hidden Treasure Retreat is designed to craft those powerful, breakthrough conversations in the right environment.  Book your spot... spaces are limited, and this is the kind of shift that could redefine your entire journey.

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