The Recovering Perfectionist
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Is the Energy of your Space is Holding You Back? Feng Shui for recovering perfectionists with Fran Maunton
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is your space supporting you or holding you back? In this episode, I chat withFran Maunton, a Feng Shui practitioner with 19 years of experience, abou...
Counting Cash, Not Mistakes - Finance Tips for Imperfect Entrepreneurs with Rachel Forward
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down withRachel Forward, a chartered accountant, tax agent and business mentor, to talk about overcoming financial perfectionis...
5 things to do when you don't want to anything in your business
14 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes you only have the time, energy and mental capacity to do the bare minimum in your business to keep the doors open - these are your low-hangi...
How I made more money by working less hours
07 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The ONLY question you need to ask yourself before you make some changes towards a better lifestyle
How do I work with an offshore VA (Virtual Assistant)?
31 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From timezone differences to language barriers to cultural nuances to simply having someone else working in your business, these are some things that ...
3 ways to plan your content this year
24 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There's more than one way to skin a content plan.
If your content and your brand got married...
17 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Your content is literally YOU and YOUR BRAND. It should be dripping with your personality and infused with your unique voice!
My fave apps for customer service in online service-based business
10 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Staying customer / client-focused in your business is the whole point! Filtering your systems and marketing through the Cx lens makes for a better exp...
How do I stop getting distracted when working from home?
03 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's so tempting to do ANYTHING other than actual work or income-generating activities when we work from home - here's how I stay focused and avoid di...
Which routines and rituals help me get more done each day?
26 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Having a specific set of activities that you complete at certain milestones in your day makes an epic difference to your productivity and well-being
Work from home TRAPS (do not do these things if you WFH)
19 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Working from home: do you love it or loathe it? Here's my top tips for how to make it work for you!
Lessons I've learnt from 4 years of running my signature membership program, Batch It Crazy
12 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We just celebrated 4 years and over 100 members in Batch It Crazy - here's what I've learnt from running this incredible program!
My favourite apps for planning + productivity
05 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I love me a new app here and there but these have stood the test of time - I use them on the daily to keep focused and productive
Generational beliefs, guarding your energy & thriving emotionally with Christine Agha
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Christine Agha is a NLP coach, a medium and healer who works with highly sensitive women who want to learn how to connect with their body's wisdom!
How to make sure your blogs are succinct and helpful
29 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are so many reasons to blog for your business - ask yourself these 3 simple questions before you get started to make sure they connect with your...
5 setting changes that will make your FB page more engaging
22 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Simple tweaks for your business Facebook page that make all the difference
Perfectionism as energy - where does it come from with Joy Truscott
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When we look deeply into our perfectionist behaviour and the Energy behind our motivations it becomes clear that we are simply searching to reconnect ...
Top 5 Zoom tips for entrepreneurs
15 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How to avoid embarrassing Zoom moments for your online meetings and client sessions
7 ways to cut back your business expenses
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How you can reduce the expenses in your business in 7 easy steps
Oops I've built my email list but never sent a newsletter!
04 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we'll cover the best email to send your list when you've never sent one before or if it's been a while!
5 ways to write promo copy for social media
27 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I step through my 5 simple types of promo posts.. it's easier than you think!
How do I hire a kick-ass VA (Virtual Assistant)?
20 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I talk through the steps to recruit, on-board and integrate a new member onto your team!
How do you prioritise tasks in your business?
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I share my top tips for prioritising the important work in the time you have!
What are my top tips for Working From Home?
13 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I share my top tips for prioritising the important work in the time you have!
From Hard Work to Heart Work with James Gardiner
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'm super excited to show off this guest for a few reasons. First of all, this person is a heart-centred personal and business development coach. This...
Gemma Moore
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Gemma Moore
How to Break up with Perfection with Dr. Menije Boduryan
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Learn to stop letting other people's opinion of you get in your way! Dr Menije Boduryan specialises in working with womxn on how to break up with perf...
[The Isolation Opportunity - miniseries] SPACE with Naomi Findlay
26 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Naomi Findlay reached out when lockdown was in full swing to offer her expertise to Recovering Perfectionists who suddenly found themselves spending F...
[The Isolation Opportunity - miniseries] HABITS with Suzanne Culberg
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Suzanne Cullberg is an incredible weight loss and mindset coach - we chat about how to use time in quarantine to benefit you long term!
[The Isolation Opportunity - miniseries] CHANGE with Ari Powell
13 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Why are we swinging between super-flat and super-motivated and productive since this whole pandemic thing threw a great big spanner in all of our work...
[The Isolation Opportunity - miniseries] PARENTING with Jodie Thornton
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jodie Thornton has saved many a mum from completely losing her marbles (me included). We chat about how this time in lockdown can transform us as moth...
[The Isolation Opportunity - miniseries] CONNECTION with Michele Peppler
29 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Michele Peppler is the QUEEN of connection. We talk about the MOST important connections and relationships to maintain during lockdown - and how to do...
[The Isolation Opportunity - miniseries] BUSINESS with Tash Corbin
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tash Corbin and I talk about how to use this WEIRD time to make your business more profitable, easier to run and more aligned to your own gifts!
[The Isolation Opportunity - miniseries] CREATIVITY with Shannon Dunn
07 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Shannon Dunn is an incredible entrepreneur and a talented artist! Join us as we discuss how to connect with your creative side during lockdown and bey...
Space Medicine with Naomi Findlay
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Naomi Findlay (www.facebook.com/naomifindlayofficial) is Australia's Renovation Royalty. Naomi works with hundreds of homeowners around the country he...
Fear in a Fur Coat with Jenny Cole
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Advice from a non-perfectionist who coaches a LOT of perfectionists! How perfectionism is fear in a fur coat and fear stops you moving forward. Jenny...
80% of something is better than 100% of nothing with Honor Newman
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After finishing her studies, Honor had an opportunity to work with women who had Post-Natal Depression •Then at around the age of 30 she experienc...
Habit changes are the sum of small, sustainable steps with Suzanne Culberg
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Habits - taking small sustainable action (breaking big goals down into sustainable steps INTRO Suzanne Culberg is a weight loss coach who doesn't do ...
Boundaries in business - more than just your legals with Michelle Whitehead
16 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How brave boundaries and contracts that care can help you face the fear of getting it wrong. Sorting out limiting beliefs from real world dangers, and...
Overwhelm, anxiety, health and showing up authentically with Katie Godden
16 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Katie is all about reclaiming your awesomeness - which is whatever that is for us and how we want to grow our awesomeness! People work from an emotion...
How to build your business in 20 mins a day with Janet Kafadar
16 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Janet Kafadar is a coach who teaches women how to build their online business empires after dark, while working a day job, raising a family and everyt...
Intuition & finance... do they work together..? with Brooke Hunt
16 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brooke fell into Bookkeeping and then woke up a few years ago and realised she wasn't happy, despite looks on the outside. She was halfway through her...
Nothing to prove, nothing to defend... write the book with Shilpa Agarwal
23 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Shilpa Agarwal is a Book Coach... with 'Nothing to prove, nothing to defend' ⁃ Shilpa is a new Australian Citizen - she's been coaching for the last...
Adventure Is A State Of Mind, But It Takes Courage To Cultivate It with Lisa Kniebe
26 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Lisa Kniebe climbed Mt Kiliminjaro with her family - and she learned a lot about herself along the way audio Block Double-click here to upload or link...
Could Solving Your Energy Problems Be As Simple As M-A-G with Kristan Kershaw
20 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
•Kristan Kershaw is a health coach with a focus on minerals - in this episode, we talk about how your behaviour is impacted by food and minerals... ...
Failing Up - Dr. Barbara Hong's Tips On Escaping Inevitable Failure
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We often teach children to avoid mistakes and even shame them when they do make mistakes. What we're missing out is the opportunity to help them nurtu...
Good Enough with Kim Foster Carlson
14 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kim Foster-Carlson has been a journalist 30 years, with a history steeped in international sports. Based in San Francisco, this mother of 3 found her...
Facebook Live Video Strategy For Business with Caylie Price
07 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Caylie and I share a lot of common ideas. Namely around taking Imperfect Action to get started or begin a new project... getting out of your comfort ...
Breaking The Good Girl Rules with Verity Mansfield
25 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
- Growing up she was obsessed with her body 'not being perfect' - Body image and conforming to what society refers to as 'beautiful' - What beauty is...
Ep. 38 - Messy Divorce To Sweet, Sweet Empowerment W/- Julia Coronado
26 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Julia went through a 'very difficult divorce' and managed to turn her mess into her message - helping herself and women through break-ups and hard t...
Ep. 37 Misfit Entrepreneurs - W/-Kate Toon
16 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Show notes: If you listen closely, you can hear Kate and I virtually high-fiving each other as we chat about doing business YOUR WAY, with what you'v...
Ep. 36 - Details And Design W/-Julie Gibbons
22 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Julie is a super creative designer (amongst many other things) and we talk about how NOT to let the graphic design and style of your business hold yo...
Ep. 35 - The Body Love Coach W/-Emma Polette
15 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Emma has fast become one of my fave people to follow in the Body Love and Acceptance Space. She's a real woman, with real curves and a arsenal of go...
Ep. 34 - The Reason You Feel Lazy W/- Lynette Delane
09 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Lynette and I bond over our mutual love of spreadsheets and systems, but we also chatted extensively about Gretchen Rubin's 4 tendencies and how they...
Ep. 33 - Through The Mess, Find Your Message W/- Melinda Kitto
23 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Melinda is an online business coach and messaging strategist - to make it more simple, she helps women to really nail their business message so it jus...
Ep. 32 - Blogging Legend W/-Angela Henderson
16 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Angela is my latest #BizGirlCrush. She's the founder of Finlee and Me and has recently launched Angela Henderson Consulting. She's the doyenne of bl...
Ep. 31 - True Recovering Perfectionist W/- Caroline McGraw
09 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This incredible woman has literally had my mind thinking since we spoke a few weeks ago
Ep. 30 Scanning & Refusing To Choose W/-Jade Herriman
02 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jade is a creative business owner, art therapist, artist and certified Barbara Sher life coach based in the Inner West of Sydney. She loves using ar...
Ep 29 - The Business Chakra System W/- Melanie Midegs
25 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Face Reading. That was my first ever interaction with Melanie way back when I was just starting out in my business.
Ep. 28 - Build The Tribe You Need W/- Kirsty Bonner
19 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Kirsty has as diverse a background as the functions she now performs in her life and beautiful business partnership, Smart Chicks. From raising chil...
Ep. 27 - Limiting Beliefs & Fear W/- Felicity O'Connor
16 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Professional Artist, Creativity Coach, Art Therapist & Registered Psychologist, this impressive and inspirational woman, Felicity O'Connor, is chang...
Ep 25 - Mind Your Own Damn Business W/- Mary Houston
24 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Remember when you were a kid, you were always being told to 'mind your own business'? Or was that just me? Seriously though... it was a thing, right?...
Ep. 24 - I Make The Rules W/- Katie Wyatt
17 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Katie Wyatt, #PodQueen and all-round business babe legend, chats with me about doing things differently. From running online communities to creating ...
Ep. 23 - #FollowTheEnergy W/- Lisa Murray
10 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Anyone who's ever spoken to me probably knows of my intellectual affair with Lisa Murray (Lisa doesn't know it, but I am eternally in her debt for ope...
Ep. 22 No Sausage Sales W/- Janeen Vosper
04 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Janeen, an international trainer, coach, author and podcaster fills us in on the real secret to making more sales in online business. She's been at ...
Ep. 21 Blogging And Your Written Personality W/- Elizabeth Campbell
26 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Talk about 'WOW' words - this Word Stylist is a fountain of content knowledge and you are going to love her tips about writing and creating content ...
Ep. 20 - Reinvention For Perfectionists W/- Karen Schmidt
22 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I met Karen at a recent speaking event I went to in Brisbane. I was a little awe-struck in a kind of 'I want to be like you when I grow up' kind of wa...
Trust The Process
15 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
#TrustTheProcess is a commonly-used hashtag... but what does it really mean?
The Shop Girl... Why Retail Made Me Awesome At Business
03 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
"Oh, you still just work in a shop?" and a million other asinine questions non-retailers ask people who work in retail after ago 17. People are lovin...
#OwnIt... Personal Responsibility & Meeting Your Needs W/- Trish Everett
20 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I have long been a complete #fangirl of Trish Everett's. From following her around on social media, to casual Skype chats about one thing or another, ...
Schemas, Perterbation & Experimentation w/- Trudi Pavlovsky
13 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Trudi is such an incredible ball of energy, confidence and interesting information, I couldn't wait to chat with her. When she contacted me a few we...
De-Wooing My Woo-Woo W/- Karen Geddis
06 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Karen is on a mission to remove the stigma and taboo from intuition. We had the most incredible conversation about my intuitive journey (which I lit...
ASK A RECOVERING PERFECTIONIST - Shilpa Agarwal Interviews Me!
26 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The gorgeous Shilpa Agarwal is on a mission to interview 100 women about what makes them tick, what inspires them and what their purpose in this lif...
Easy Street W/- Swapna Thomas
22 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I've had a serious BIZ CRUSH on Swapna since I first came across this Queen of Content! She's diverse, she's clever, she's great fun and does busines...
Personality Types & Your Biz W/- Anna Grillo
13 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Since I worked in the corporate world, for a management consulting firm, I've been obsessed with Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), a personality t...
Motherhood, Business & #RawHonesty W/- Anna Siebert
06 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I absolutely LOVE Anna's no-B.S. approach to raw and real parenting, nurturing your children AS WELL AS yourself and the space she holds for mothers t...
Branding & Avoidance W/- Emma Weise
23 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Emma was one of the first people I had anything to do with in the online business world. Early on, her 7-day challenge helped me articulate my brand...
Better An Oops Than A What If? W/- Lisa Brincat
19 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The first time Lisa and I chatted - a fifteen minute call turned into an hour and we could have carried on for hours! I was totally intrigued by Lis...
Hacks For Home & Biz W/- Jasmine Andrews
02 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jasmine and I totally geek out over online tools and systems, and this episode is no different... I thought I was pretty tech-savvy... and then I met...
Inner Critics & Perfectionism W/- Liz Scarfe
26 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
"Inner Critic" is a pretty new term and concept to me... The first time Liz and I chatted, I asked her to explain - simply - what the hell everyone ...
Laptop Lifestyle... Myth? W/- Delaney Van Baalen
12 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This switched-on, globe-trotting, number-crunching, mum-of-two has opened my eyes to what it might ACTUALLY be like to live the life of the SuitcasePr...
Selfies, Events & Connection W/- Elle Roberts
09 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
We planned to talk about events... what we actually talked about was soooo much more...
Loving Your Clients Hard W/- Ale Wiecek
05 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
"God I wish I worked with you when I first started my business" is the eternal mutters from my mouth to Ale. We have done some AWESOME sessions toge...
Intuition Vs. Fear W/- Leah Kearns
05 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
I'm a huge fan and admirer of Leah's - her ability to ask the right questions and just 'get' stuff that's practical, actionable and real (even if I ...
Intro - The Recovering Perfectionist & Claire Barton... An Introduction
04 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Recovering Perfectionist... #BecausePriorities This is a show for classy, intelligent, biz-minded women who drink wine, swear and tal...