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<![CDATA[The Better Mondays Podcast]]>166733b7-7451-5225-8dbe-e89c645d47a4Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:37:00 +0000Captivate.fmWavemakers Audio Adminhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/c2eff51d-5ff1-4c96-a6e5-98243230242f/ROCHELLE-DALLAS-DRAFT.jpgThe Better Mondays PodcastWavemakers Audio AdminWavemakers Audio AdminThe Better Mondays Podcast is your straight-talking weekly check-in for freelancers, consultants, coaches, creators and self-employed people who are running the whole show themselves. Think of it as a virtual line manager in your ears, helping you work out what actually matters this week, what needs doing first and where your time is quietly disappearing. Each short Monday episode tackles the practical stuff that keeps your business moving: priorities, boundaries, decisions, goals and getting out of your own way. Direct, honest and refreshingly useful, it’s for anyone who loves the freedom of working for themselves, but needs more structure.https://the-better-mondays.captivate.fmfalseepisodicnopodcastTwo truths and a lie: Never Work With Children, Animals, or FamilyTwo truths and a lie: Never Work With Children, Animals, or FamilyNever work with children, animals… or family? Rochelle Dallas disagrees with that last one. From childhood market stalls to multi-million-pound businesses with her siblings, working with family has been behind some of her most rewarding projects.

In this episode of The Better Mondays podcast, Rochelle shares what makes a family business work: honest communication, trust and the maturity to make difficult business decisions without ruining Christmas. She explores the benefits of working with relatives, navigating stressful periods together and building something that raises the whole family up.

In this episode:

Why working with family can be a strength in business.
How communication, trust and honesty support successful business partnerships.
Making tough business decisions while respecting family relationships.
The benefits of shared goals, understanding and celebrating success together.
What to consider before starting a business with a family member.

Is there someone in your family you’d love to work with, but you’ve held back because everyone says it’s a bad idea? This week’s check-in might give you a reason to rethink it.

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]]>Never work with children, animals… or family? Rochelle Dallas disagrees with that last one. From childhood market stalls to multi-million-pound businesses with her siblings, working with family has been behind some of her most rewarding projects.

In this episode of The Better Mondays podcast, Rochelle shares what makes a family business work: honest communication, trust and the maturity to make difficult business decisions without ruining Christmas. She explores the benefits of working with relatives, navigating stressful periods together and building something that raises the whole family up.

In this episode:

Why working with family can be a strength in business.
How communication, trust and honesty support successful business partnerships.
Making tough business decisions while respecting family relationships.
The benefits of shared goals, understanding and celebrating success together.
What to consider before starting a business with a family member.

Is there someone in your family you’d love to work with, but you’ve held back because everyone says it’s a bad idea? This week’s check-in might give you a reason to rethink it.

Follow The Better Mondays podcast for more straight-talking check-ins with Rochelle, your personal, virtual line manager.

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]]>5e9a21f4-1f19-46d0-a0fd-b5e12db12168Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:15:00 +010005:25falsefull2525There’s No Compassionate Leave When You’re Self-EmployedThere’s No Compassionate Leave When You’re Self-EmployedWhen life hits hard, being self-employed doesn’t come with compassionate leave.

In this deeply personal episode, Rochelle shares what has actually helped her keep her business ticking over while grieving the loss of a very close friend. From stricter contact hours and longer turnaround times to pausing growth, delegating more and deliberately lowering the pressure, this episode explores how to create breathing space when there’s nobody else there to protect it for you.

Rochelle also talks about accepting the emotional ups and downs, communicating what’s needed without explaining everything, and making proper space to process what’s happened.

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Keywords: grief and self-employment, running a business through bereavement, business boundaries, compassionate leave for business owners, managing work during grief

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]]>When life hits hard, being self-employed doesn’t come with compassionate leave.

In this deeply personal episode, Rochelle shares what has actually helped her keep her business ticking over while grieving the loss of a very close friend. From stricter contact hours and longer turnaround times to pausing growth, delegating more and deliberately lowering the pressure, this episode explores how to create breathing space when there’s nobody else there to protect it for you.

Rochelle also talks about accepting the emotional ups and downs, communicating what’s needed without explaining everything, and making proper space to process what’s happened.

Follow Better Mondays so you never miss an episode, and check out {DIGITAL PRODUCT NAME AND LINK}.

#BetterMondays #SelfEmployment #BusinessBoundaries #GriefAndWork #BusinessOwner

Keywords: grief and self-employment, running a business through bereavement, business boundaries, compassionate leave for business owners, managing work during grief

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]]>443a15cb-0cce-401b-81df-b5d385aa4eb5Mon, 28 Sep 2026 00:15:00 +010005:24falsefull2424Working Through Your GriefWorking Through Your GriefGrief doesn’t stop because you’re self-employed. And unfortunately, neither does the work.

In this episode, Rochelle talks honestly about working through bereavement when there’s no compassionate leave, no one to cover your workload, and bills that still need paying.

She shares what’s helped her through two devastating losses while running a business, including communicating with clients, working with your energy instead of against it, getting out of the house, using work as a healthy distraction, and resisting the pressure to make huge life or business decisions while you’re deep in grief.

This isn’t about pushing through. It’s about finding a way to keep things moving while giving yourself space to grieve.

Next week, Rochelle shares how to create your own version of compassionate leave when you’re self-employed.

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Keywords: grief and self employment, bereavement at work, working through grief, self employed business owner, compassionate leave for freelancers, running a business through hard times, freelancer wellbeing, grief and productivity.

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]]>Grief doesn’t stop because you’re self-employed. And unfortunately, neither does the work.

In this episode, Rochelle talks honestly about working through bereavement when there’s no compassionate leave, no one to cover your workload, and bills that still need paying.

She shares what’s helped her through two devastating losses while running a business, including communicating with clients, working with your energy instead of against it, getting out of the house, using work as a healthy distraction, and resisting the pressure to make huge life or business decisions while you’re deep in grief.

This isn’t about pushing through. It’s about finding a way to keep things moving while giving yourself space to grieve.

Next week, Rochelle shares how to create your own version of compassionate leave when you’re self-employed.

Follow Better Mondays so you never miss an episode.

Keywords: grief and self employment, bereavement at work, working through grief, self employed business owner, compassionate leave for freelancers, running a business through hard times, freelancer wellbeing, grief and productivity.

#BetterMondays #SelfEmployedLife #GriefAndWork #FreelancerLife #BusinessOwner

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]]>99b718ae-97be-46ea-97c7-a7a77b47f629Mon, 21 Sep 2026 00:15:00 +010006:02falsefull2323The Buffer Time HackThe Buffer Time HackThat "quick job" that definitely won't take long? We both know how this ends.

In this episode, Rochelle shares one of her favourite time management tricks: buffer time. The rule is simple. Double the time you think the work will take, and give yourself more turnaround time than you think you'll need.

It's a small change that protects you from overcommitting, manages client expectations and gives real life somewhere to land without throwing your entire week off course.

Because the aim isn't to cram more into your diary. It's to stop your diary running you.

Take the Friday Feeling Scorecard at thebettermondays.club and follow Better Mondays so you never miss an episode.

#BetterMondays #TimeManagement #ProductivityTips #BusinessOwner #WorkingSmarter

Keywords: buffer time, time management for business owners, realistic scheduling, client turnaround times, self-employed productivity, business efficiency

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]]>That "quick job" that definitely won't take long? We both know how this ends.

In this episode, Rochelle shares one of her favourite time management tricks: buffer time. The rule is simple. Double the time you think the work will take, and give yourself more turnaround time than you think you'll need.

It's a small change that protects you from overcommitting, manages client expectations and gives real life somewhere to land without throwing your entire week off course.

Because the aim isn't to cram more into your diary. It's to stop your diary running you.

Take the Friday Feeling Scorecard at thebettermondays.club and follow Better Mondays so you never miss an episode.

#BetterMondays #TimeManagement #ProductivityTips #BusinessOwner #WorkingSmarter

Keywords: buffer time, time management for business owners, realistic scheduling, client turnaround times, self-employed productivity, business efficiency

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]]>22c121e7-c957-4548-8a0f-aeedcba39047Mon, 14 Sep 2026 00:15:00 +010004:55falsefull2222Everything Is Just A PhaseEverything Is Just A PhaseBusy isn't your personality. Stressed isn't your permanent state. It's a phase.

In this episode, Rochelle shares one of the simplest reframes she uses in business and life: everything is just a phase. Busy periods, quieter periods, growth, pressure, family demands and those weeks where every plate seems to be spinning at once.

When you stop treating the way things feel right now as the way they'll feel forever, you can plan around the peaks and troughs instead of panicking about them.

Your tweak this week? Acknowledge the phase you're in, then look ahead and deliberately make room to recharge.

Take the Friday Feeling Scorecard at thebettermondays.club and follow Better Mondays for more straight-talking Monday check-ins.

#BetterMondays #BusinessLife #WorkLifeBalance #SelfEmployed #Productivity

Keywords: managing a busy business, work life balance, business overwhelm, self-employed life, energy management, business productivity

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]]>Busy isn't your personality. Stressed isn't your permanent state. It's a phase.

In this episode, Rochelle shares one of the simplest reframes she uses in business and life: everything is just a phase. Busy periods, quieter periods, growth, pressure, family demands and those weeks where every plate seems to be spinning at once.

When you stop treating the way things feel right now as the way they'll feel forever, you can plan around the peaks and troughs instead of panicking about them.

Your tweak this week? Acknowledge the phase you're in, then look ahead and deliberately make room to recharge.

Take the Friday Feeling Scorecard at thebettermondays.club and follow Better Mondays for more straight-talking Monday check-ins.

#BetterMondays #BusinessLife #WorkLifeBalance #SelfEmployed #Productivity

Keywords: managing a busy business, work life balance, business overwhelm, self-employed life, energy management, business productivity

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]]>f916131a-7865-49fd-a2b6-d5dd2a2db0e4Mon, 07 Sep 2026 00:15:00 +010006:04falsefull2121The Boundary You Can Set Before You Need ItThe Boundary You Can Set Before You Need ItThe best boundary is the one you set BEFORE you're annoyed you didn't have one.

In this episode, Rochelle talks about setting client expectations before problems appear, and why your autoresponder can do far more than tell someone you're out of office.

From response times to protecting your actual working capacity, this is about deciding how you want to work, communicating it clearly and letting the boundary do its job without constantly having to defend it.

Your tweak this week? Check your autoresponder. Does it reflect how you actually want to work?

Take the Friday Feeling Scorecard at thebettermondays.club and follow Better Mondays so you never miss an episode.

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Keywords: client boundaries, business boundaries, email autoresponder, time management, self-employed productivity, client expectations

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]]>The best boundary is the one you set BEFORE you're annoyed you didn't have one.

In this episode, Rochelle talks about setting client expectations before problems appear, and why your autoresponder can do far more than tell someone you're out of office.

From response times to protecting your actual working capacity, this is about deciding how you want to work, communicating it clearly and letting the boundary do its job without constantly having to defend it.

Your tweak this week? Check your autoresponder. Does it reflect how you actually want to work?

Take the Friday Feeling Scorecard at thebettermondays.club and follow Better Mondays so you never miss an episode.

#BetterMondays #BusinessBoundaries #TimeManagement #SelfEmployed #WorkingSmarter

Keywords: client boundaries, business boundaries, email autoresponder, time management, self-employed productivity, client expectations

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]]>db250c3b-0f11-4714-9cce-ea9cd9295c2cMon, 31 Aug 2026 00:15:00 +010006:11falsefull2020The Three Figures: Survive, Thrive, StriveThe Three Figures: Survive, Thrive, StriveWant to earn more? First, you need to know what "more" actually means.

In this episode, Rochelle breaks down the three money figures every business owner should know: your survive number, your thrive number and your strive number.

You'll learn how to get clearer on your real monthly outgoings, manage cash flow without constantly second-guessing yourself, set income targets based on the life you actually want, and work out whether your current business model can realistically produce them.

Because vague money goals create vague decisions. A specific number gives you something real to work towards.

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#BetterMondays #BusinessMoney #CashFlow #BusinessGrowth #SelfEmployment

Keywords: business income goals, cash flow management, money mindset, revenue targets, business finances, self-employed income

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]]>Want to earn more? First, you need to know what "more" actually means.

In this episode, Rochelle breaks down the three money figures every business owner should know: your survive number, your thrive number and your strive number.

You'll learn how to get clearer on your real monthly outgoings, manage cash flow without constantly second-guessing yourself, set income targets based on the life you actually want, and work out whether your current business model can realistically produce them.

Because vague money goals create vague decisions. A specific number gives you something real to work towards.

Follow The Better Mondays Podcast and check out The Better Mondays Club at thebettermondays.club.

#BetterMondays #BusinessMoney #CashFlow #BusinessGrowth #SelfEmployment

Keywords: business income goals, cash flow management, money mindset, revenue targets, business finances, self-employed income

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]]>60437336-a399-441e-9271-6d5ad38cfe61Mon, 24 Aug 2026 00:15:00 +010012:04falsefull19193 Top Tips For When You HAVE To (And Really Don't Want To)3 Top Tips For When You HAVE To (And Really Don't Want To)What do you do when the work HAS to get done, but every part of you really doesn’t want to do it?

In Episode 18, Rochelle shares three practical ways to get through the harder patches of self-employment without pretending you’re a robot. You’ll hear how to get overwhelm out of your head, work with the energy you actually have, communicate when life lands, and use the Joy of Done to pull yourself through the tasks you’d rather avoid.

This one’s for the business owner white-knuckling their way through a rough week and still needing to keep things moving.

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]]>What do you do when the work HAS to get done, but every part of you really doesn’t want to do it?

In Episode 18, Rochelle shares three practical ways to get through the harder patches of self-employment without pretending you’re a robot. You’ll hear how to get overwhelm out of your head, work with the energy you actually have, communicate when life lands, and use the Joy of Done to pull yourself through the tasks you’d rather avoid.

This one’s for the business owner white-knuckling their way through a rough week and still needing to keep things moving.

Follow The Better Mondays Podcast and check out The Better Mondays Club at thebettermondays.club.

#BetterMondays #SelfEmployment #BusinessProductivity #TimeManagement #BurnoutPrevention #JoyOfDone

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]]>5e2b33f4-e803-4658-9abc-4ff9ea91e80aMon, 17 Aug 2026 00:15:00 +010008:59falsefull1818It's Not That You Don't Care... You're Tired of DecidingIt's Not That You Don't Care... You're Tired of DecidingIf you’re suddenly struggling to make even tiny decisions, it might not mean you’ve lost your edge. You might just be mentally done.

In this episode, Rochelle talks about decision fatigue, why running your own business can drain your mental energy faster than you realise, and how hundreds of tiny choices can leave you completely stuck by the end of the day.

You’ll hear why the fix isn’t becoming “more decisive”, but creating fewer decisions in the first place. From default meals and outfits to batching emails, setting boundaries around scrolling and creating a default diary, Rochelle shares practical ways to protect your brain space for the decisions that actually matter.

Your tweak this week? Pick three everyday decisions and turn them into defaults for a month. Then notice what that frees up.

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]]>If you’re suddenly struggling to make even tiny decisions, it might not mean you’ve lost your edge. You might just be mentally done.

In this episode, Rochelle talks about decision fatigue, why running your own business can drain your mental energy faster than you realise, and how hundreds of tiny choices can leave you completely stuck by the end of the day.

You’ll hear why the fix isn’t becoming “more decisive”, but creating fewer decisions in the first place. From default meals and outfits to batching emails, setting boundaries around scrolling and creating a default diary, Rochelle shares practical ways to protect your brain space for the decisions that actually matter.

Your tweak this week? Pick three everyday decisions and turn them into defaults for a month. Then notice what that frees up.

Follow The Better Mondays Podcast and check out The Better Mondays Club at thebettermondays.club.

#BetterMondays #DecisionFatigue #Productivity #WomenInBusiness #TimeManagement #BusinessOwner

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]]>35f55853-25e7-4df6-9fd6-3011754e41caMon, 10 Aug 2026 00:15:00 +010010:18falsefull1717Small or NothingSmall or NothingYou don’t need the whole thing to start feeling the benefit of it.

In this episode, Rochelle explores the power of taking the small, real version of what you want now, instead of waiting until you can do it perfectly. From luxury purchases and proper rest to business growth, content creation and outsourcing, this is about replacing all-or-nothing thinking with practical momentum.

You’ll learn how to spot the things you keep delaying, choose the miniature version that still feels meaningful and start building the life and business you’re aiming for today.

Your tweak to the week: find one thing you’re waiting to do “properly” and take the small version now.

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]]>You don’t need the whole thing to start feeling the benefit of it.

In this episode, Rochelle explores the power of taking the small, real version of what you want now, instead of waiting until you can do it perfectly. From luxury purchases and proper rest to business growth, content creation and outsourcing, this is about replacing all-or-nothing thinking with practical momentum.

You’ll learn how to spot the things you keep delaying, choose the miniature version that still feels meaningful and start building the life and business you’re aiming for today.

Your tweak to the week: find one thing you’re waiting to do “properly” and take the small version now.

Follow The Better Mondays Podcast and check out The Better Mondays Club at thebettermondays.club.

#BetterMondays #BusinessGrowth #AllOrNothingThinking #Productivity #SelfEmployed

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]]>c465362b-9ae6-4bc2-b2bc-7ce5f8421c32Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:15:00 +010006:02falsefull1616The One Thing (this week, at least)The One Thing (this week, at least)What’s the one thing that would make you close your laptop on Friday and think, “Yes, I smashed it this week”?

In this episode, Rochelle explains how choosing one clear weekly priority can give your time direction, improve focus and help you move your business forward. You’ll learn how to identify the task that genuinely matters, connect it to your bigger business goals and stay motivated when distractions, client work and admin start competing for your attention.

Your tweak to the week is simple: name the one thing, write it down and protect the time to get it finished.

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]]>What’s the one thing that would make you close your laptop on Friday and think, “Yes, I smashed it this week”?

In this episode, Rochelle explains how choosing one clear weekly priority can give your time direction, improve focus and help you move your business forward. You’ll learn how to identify the task that genuinely matters, connect it to your bigger business goals and stay motivated when distractions, client work and admin start competing for your attention.

Your tweak to the week is simple: name the one thing, write it down and protect the time to get it finished.

Follow The Better Mondays Podcast for straight-talking support with productivity, time management and self-management. Check out The Better Mondays Club at thebettermondays.club.

#BetterMondays #BusinessProductivity #TimeManagement #WeeklyPlanning #SelfEmployed

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]]>046f1cdd-b858-4ed1-b9a2-b6ae328c1de6Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:15:00 +010006:47falsefull1515Yes. And No. And Knowing the Difference.Yes. And No. And Knowing the Difference.

Yes is powerful, but it is not always harmless.

In this episode, Rochelle explores the two types of yes: the reflexive yes that fills your calendar with other people’s priorities, and the scary yes that opens doors you actually want to walk through. If you work for yourself, every yes moves something else. This is about noticing the cost, choosing consciously, and giving the right opportunities a proper look.

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Yes is powerful, but it is not always harmless.

In this episode, Rochelle explores the two types of yes: the reflexive yes that fills your calendar with other people’s priorities, and the scary yes that opens doors you actually want to walk through. If you work for yourself, every yes moves something else. This is about noticing the cost, choosing consciously, and giving the right opportunities a proper look.

Follow Better Mondays so you never miss an episode, and take the free Friday Feeling Scorecard at thebettermondays.club to see where your time is being pulled.

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]]>26907000-49c1-419b-9fcf-5839ceb82b6aMon, 20 Jul 2026 00:15:00 +010005:11falsefull1414Feel that Feeling… and say YES anywayFeel that Feeling… and say YES anywayIn this episode, Rochelle shares what happened during her “year of yes”, from taking on unfamiliar projects and speaking opportunities to flying solo to a life-changing retreat in America.

You’ll hear why saying yes to everything eventually leads to burnout, why saying no to everything can shrink your world, and how to recognise the opportunities that are worth feeling the fear for.

The key takeaway? Confidence comes after the decision. Every brave yes becomes evidence that you can handle more than you think.

This week, take an honest look at the scary yes sitting on the edge of your world. It might be inconvenient. It might feel terrifying. It might also be the thing that opens the next door.

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]]>In this episode, Rochelle shares what happened during her “year of yes”, from taking on unfamiliar projects and speaking opportunities to flying solo to a life-changing retreat in America.

You’ll hear why saying yes to everything eventually leads to burnout, why saying no to everything can shrink your world, and how to recognise the opportunities that are worth feeling the fear for.

The key takeaway? Confidence comes after the decision. Every brave yes becomes evidence that you can handle more than you think.

This week, take an honest look at the scary yes sitting on the edge of your world. It might be inconvenient. It might feel terrifying. It might also be the thing that opens the next door.

Follow Better Mondays so you never miss an episode, and take the free Friday Feeling Scorecard at thebettermondays.club to see where your time is being pulled.

#BetterMondays #WomenInBusiness #BusinessConfidence #SelfTrust #PersonalGrowth #SayYes

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]]>d354f44c-4f64-4c12-84ec-7f7d867921a4Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:15:00 +010007:07falsefull1313Done Is Not “Better” Than PerfectDone Is Not “Better” Than PerfectDone is better than perfect is useful. Until it becomes an excuse for work you are not proud of.

In this episode, Rochelle has a word with the productivity phrase everyone loves to throw around. Yes, it can help break perfectionism, but it was never meant to lower your standards. This is about defining what done well looks like before you start, so you can stop fiddling, stop settling, and trust yourself to know when the work is ready.

Follow Better Mondays so you never miss an episode, and take the free Friday Feeling Scorecard at thebettermondays.club to build more Joy of Done into your week.

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]]>Done is better than perfect is useful. Until it becomes an excuse for work you are not proud of.

In this episode, Rochelle has a word with the productivity phrase everyone loves to throw around. Yes, it can help break perfectionism, but it was never meant to lower your standards. This is about defining what done well looks like before you start, so you can stop fiddling, stop settling, and trust yourself to know when the work is ready.

Follow Better Mondays so you never miss an episode, and take the free Friday Feeling Scorecard at thebettermondays.club to build more Joy of Done into your week.

#BetterMondays #JoyOfDone #HighStandards #Productivity #BusinessOwnerLife #FridayFeeling

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]]>adcf87f1-ae78-4236-a889-12decb208ab1Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:15:00 +010006:46falsefull1212Two Hours Down and Nothing to Show For ItTwo Hours Down and Nothing to Show For ItYou had the window. So why did nothing get done?

In this episode, Rochelle gets into the very familiar experience of finally having uninterrupted time, then spending it checking the news, making coffee, opening tabs, and starting seven things badly. This is not laziness. It is your brain looking for an exit before momentum kicks in. The fix is simple: pick one thing and give it two minutes.

Follow Better Mondays so you never miss an episode, and take the free Friday Feeling Scorecard at thebettermondays.club to get clearer on what to do when the work window arrives.

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]]>You had the window. So why did nothing get done?

In this episode, Rochelle gets into the very familiar experience of finally having uninterrupted time, then spending it checking the news, making coffee, opening tabs, and starting seven things badly. This is not laziness. It is your brain looking for an exit before momentum kicks in. The fix is simple: pick one thing and give it two minutes.

Follow Better Mondays so you never miss an episode, and take the free Friday Feeling Scorecard at thebettermondays.club to get clearer on what to do when the work window arrives.

#BetterMondays #Focus #TwoMinuteRule #BusinessProductivity #Momentum #FridayFeeling

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]]>99e0b5dc-7de2-4945-908b-87b6a594cf9fMon, 29 Jun 2026 00:15:00 +010005:53falsefull1111Stop Charging for Hours When You’re Selling OutcomesStop Charging for Hours When You’re Selling OutcomesGetting faster is not a reason to earn less.

In this episode, Rochelle tackles the pricing trap that happens when your skill improves, your work gets quicker, and your invoices accidentally shrink. If you are still charging for the hours instead of the outcome, this is your nudge to rethink the value of your experience, expertise, reliability, and results.

Follow Better Mondays so you never miss an episode, and take the free Friday Feeling Scorecard at thebettermondays.club to see if your business model is supporting the life you want.

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]]>Getting faster is not a reason to earn less.

In this episode, Rochelle tackles the pricing trap that happens when your skill improves, your work gets quicker, and your invoices accidentally shrink. If you are still charging for the hours instead of the outcome, this is your nudge to rethink the value of your experience, expertise, reliability, and results.

Follow Better Mondays so you never miss an episode, and take the free Friday Feeling Scorecard at thebettermondays.club to see if your business model is supporting the life you want.

#BetterMondays #PricingStrategy #OutcomePricing #FreelancePricing #BusinessGrowth #FridayFeeling

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]]>0a2c776c-e209-403a-a07a-fe9ae2e76178Mon, 22 Jun 2026 00:15:00 +010008:32falsefull1010Feast and Famine: It’s Not a Business ModelFeast and Famine: It’s Not a Business ModelBusy now does not mean safe later.

In this episode, Rochelle breaks down the feast and famine cycle that hits so many freelancers and self-employed business owners. When you stop marketing because you are full, the pipeline quietly goes cold, and future-you gets left scrambling. This one is about steady visibility, warm leads, and keeping the business moving even when the diary is packed.

Follow Better Mondays so you never miss an episode, and take the free Friday Feeling Scorecard at thebettermondays.club to see where your business needs steadier rhythm.

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In this episode, Rochelle breaks down the feast and famine cycle that hits so many freelancers and self-employed business owners. When you stop marketing because you are full, the pipeline quietly goes cold, and future-you gets left scrambling. This one is about steady visibility, warm leads, and keeping the business moving even when the diary is packed.

Follow Better Mondays so you never miss an episode, and take the free Friday Feeling Scorecard at thebettermondays.club to see where your business needs steadier rhythm.

#BetterMondays #FeastAndFamine #MarketingConsistency #FreelanceBusiness #PipelineBuilding #FridayFeeling

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]]>e6e3ebb1-6592-483b-be62-d272d25f23fbMon, 15 Jun 2026 00:15:00 +010008:00falsefull99Stop Apologising for Doing Your JobStop Apologising for Doing Your JobHow many unnecessary sorries are sitting in your emails right now?

In this episode, Rochelle talks about the small language habits that quietly chip away at your authority, especially when you work for yourself. This is not a deep inner-work episode. It is a business communication reset. You will learn why over-apologising changes how people perceive your time, your boundaries, and your value.

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]]>How many unnecessary sorries are sitting in your emails right now?

In this episode, Rochelle talks about the small language habits that quietly chip away at your authority, especially when you work for yourself. This is not a deep inner-work episode. It is a business communication reset. You will learn why over-apologising changes how people perceive your time, your boundaries, and your value.

Follow Better Mondays so you never miss an episode, and take the free Friday Feeling Scorecard at thebettermondays.club to start protecting your working week properly.

#BetterMondays #BusinessBoundaries #ClientCommunication #WomenInBusiness #SelfEmployment #FridayFeeling

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]]>678fb366-6090-4ace-bad0-17b61c6415bcMon, 08 Jun 2026 00:15:00 +010008:14falsefull88Loud Is Not the Same as UrgentLoud Is Not the Same as UrgentJust because it is shouting does not mean it gets to go first.

In this episode, Rochelle unpacks that overwhelmed, rabbit-in-headlights feeling when everything lands at once and your brain cannot tell what matters most. You will hear how to get the pile out of your head, separate real urgency from noise, and stop letting the loudest thing decide your day.

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]]>Just because it is shouting does not mean it gets to go first.

In this episode, Rochelle unpacks that overwhelmed, rabbit-in-headlights feeling when everything lands at once and your brain cannot tell what matters most. You will hear how to get the pile out of your head, separate real urgency from noise, and stop letting the loudest thing decide your day.

Follow Better Mondays so you never miss an episode, and take the free Friday Feeling Scorecard at thebettermondays.club to see where your priorities are getting tangled.

#BetterMondays #Overwhelm #TaskManagement #BusinessProductivity #PrioritySetting #FridayFeeling

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]]>dfa80485-6a47-4a37-a02e-620728a0b4f9Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:15:00 +010009:48falsefull77I Didn’t Want to Paint the Fence. I Wanted a Painted Fence.I Didn’t Want to Paint the Fence. I Wanted a Painted Fence.

You do not have to love every task. You just have to want the result enough.

In this episode, Rochelle uses a very real fence situation to talk about motivation, business admin, and the boring-but-important jobs that never sparkle but still move things forward. It is a reminder that loving your business does not mean loving every single thing inside it. Some things just need doing, by you, for now.

Follow Better Mondays so you never miss an episode, and take the free Friday Feeling Scorecard at thebettermondays.club to find the task that needs your attention this week.

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You do not have to love every task. You just have to want the result enough.

In this episode, Rochelle uses a very real fence situation to talk about motivation, business admin, and the boring-but-important jobs that never sparkle but still move things forward. It is a reminder that loving your business does not mean loving every single thing inside it. Some things just need doing, by you, for now.

Follow Better Mondays so you never miss an episode, and take the free Friday Feeling Scorecard at thebettermondays.club to find the task that needs your attention this week.

#BetterMondays #Motivation #BusinessProductivity #GettingItDone #SelfEmployedLife #FridayFeeling

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]]>5d267f96-0587-411f-bef8-50556a90e44dMon, 25 May 2026 00:15:00 +010009:55falsefull66The Goaldilocks ProblemThe Goaldilocks ProblemThe goal was not the problem. The deadline probably was.

In this episode, Rochelle talks about setting goals that are ambitious enough to matter, but realistic enough to actually happen. If you have ever missed a deadline, scaled a goal back, or stopped setting goals altogether because the disappointment got boring, this one helps you rethink the whole process and start from what has already been possible.

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]]>The goal was not the problem. The deadline probably was.

In this episode, Rochelle talks about setting goals that are ambitious enough to matter, but realistic enough to actually happen. If you have ever missed a deadline, scaled a goal back, or stopped setting goals altogether because the disappointment got boring, this one helps you rethink the whole process and start from what has already been possible.

Follow Better Mondays so you never miss an episode, and take the free Friday Feeling Scorecard at thebettermondays.club to start setting goals that fit your real life.

#BetterMondays #GoalSetting #RAISEFramework #BusinessGoals #WomenInBusiness #FridayFeeling

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]]>d8b346c2-5153-4b23-b2c0-9cd1a2d60459Wed, 20 May 2026 00:15:00 +010007:59falsefull55This Isn’t Micromanagement. It’s Self-Management.This Isn’t Micromanagement. It’s Self-Management.Self-management is not being stricter with yourself. It is making the right decision obvious.

This episode introduces the Better Mondays take on priority scanning and the Friday Feeling. Rochelle walks through why your brain treats everything as equally urgent when it is all sitting in one noisy pile, and how a simple five-filter system helps you work out what genuinely needs your attention first.

Follow Better Mondays so you never miss an episode, and take the free Friday Feeling Scorecard at thebettermondays.club to see where your week needs better structure.

#BetterMondays #SelfManagement #PriorityScanning #BusinessProductivity #FridayFeeling #TimeManagement

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]]>Self-management is not being stricter with yourself. It is making the right decision obvious.

This episode introduces the Better Mondays take on priority scanning and the Friday Feeling. Rochelle walks through why your brain treats everything as equally urgent when it is all sitting in one noisy pile, and how a simple five-filter system helps you work out what genuinely needs your attention first.

Follow Better Mondays so you never miss an episode, and take the free Friday Feeling Scorecard at thebettermondays.club to see where your week needs better structure.

#BetterMondays #SelfManagement #PriorityScanning #BusinessProductivity #FridayFeeling #TimeManagement

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]]>399bd0b0-cec1-4849-abae-43dd1d2e191dMon, 18 May 2026 00:15:00 +010009:14falsefull44The Part of Self-Employment Nobody Prepares You ForThe Part of Self-Employment Nobody Prepares You ForYou left the line manager behind, but you may have left the structure behind too.

In this episode, Rochelle gets into the bit nobody warns you about when you go self-employed: you become every department in the business, but no one is sitting above it all helping you prioritise, protect your time, and keep the bigger picture moving. This is about the third pillar of self-employment: not passion, not skill, but profit and proper self-management.

Follow Better Mondays so you never miss an episode, and take the free Friday Feeling Scorecard at thebettermondays.club to see where your third pillar needs support.

#BetterMondays #SelfEmployment #BusinessStructure #TimeManagement #BusinessOwnerLife #FridayFeeling

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]]>You left the line manager behind, but you may have left the structure behind too.

In this episode, Rochelle gets into the bit nobody warns you about when you go self-employed: you become every department in the business, but no one is sitting above it all helping you prioritise, protect your time, and keep the bigger picture moving. This is about the third pillar of self-employment: not passion, not skill, but profit and proper self-management.

Follow Better Mondays so you never miss an episode, and take the free Friday Feeling Scorecard at thebettermondays.club to see where your third pillar needs support.

#BetterMondays #SelfEmployment #BusinessStructure #TimeManagement #BusinessOwnerLife #FridayFeeling

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]]>d51ab5e0-9405-48e3-b40e-0e05cdf2b5beFri, 15 May 2026 00:15:00 +010013:11falsefull33Two Episodes In. Should Probably Introduce Myself.Two Episodes In. Should Probably Introduce Myself.Who is Rochelle Dallas, and why should you let her in your ears every Monday?

In this episode, Rochelle properly introduces herself, from redundancy and burnout to building multiple businesses and creating The Better Mondays Club. She shares why she is less interested in overthinking and more interested in getting the right things done, in the right order, without losing your evenings and weekends to catch-up work.

Follow Better Mondays so you never miss an episode, and take the free Friday Feeling Scorecard at thebettermondays.club to see where your week is leaking.

#BetterMondays #RochelleDallas #WomenInBusiness #BusinessCoach #SelfEmployment #FridayFeeling

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]]>Who is Rochelle Dallas, and why should you let her in your ears every Monday?

In this episode, Rochelle properly introduces herself, from redundancy and burnout to building multiple businesses and creating The Better Mondays Club. She shares why she is less interested in overthinking and more interested in getting the right things done, in the right order, without losing your evenings and weekends to catch-up work.

Follow Better Mondays so you never miss an episode, and take the free Friday Feeling Scorecard at thebettermondays.club to see where your week is leaking.

#BetterMondays #RochelleDallas #WomenInBusiness #BusinessCoach #SelfEmployment #FridayFeeling

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]]>64722526-7e28-48fa-8a8b-988b51ebc8fdThu, 14 May 2026 00:15:00 +010006:04falsefull22Congrats. You Now Have a Line Manager You Actually Like!Congrats. You Now Have a Line Manager You Actually Like!Working for yourself sounds dreamy until you realise nobody is managing you.

In this opening episode, Rochelle introduces The Better Mondays podcast and the gap most self-employed business owners are quietly living in: loads of accountability to clients, but very little structure for your own priorities. This is your straight-talking weekly check-in from your virtual line manager, designed to help you stop drifting, focus on the work that matters, and finish Friday feeling proud.

Follow Better Mondays so you never miss an episode, and take the free Friday Feeling Scorecard at thebettermondays.club to see where your week is disappearing.

#BetterMondays #SelfEmployedLife #TimeManagement #BusinessProductivity #FridayFeeling #VirtualLineManager

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]]>Working for yourself sounds dreamy until you realise nobody is managing you.

In this opening episode, Rochelle introduces The Better Mondays podcast and the gap most self-employed business owners are quietly living in: loads of accountability to clients, but very little structure for your own priorities. This is your straight-talking weekly check-in from your virtual line manager, designed to help you stop drifting, focus on the work that matters, and finish Friday feeling proud.

Follow Better Mondays so you never miss an episode, and take the free Friday Feeling Scorecard at thebettermondays.club to see where your week is disappearing.

#BetterMondays #SelfEmployedLife #TimeManagement #BusinessProductivity #FridayFeeling #VirtualLineManager

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]]>7e38c298-f1ac-4422-bcee-be0ea7b5e73dMon, 11 May 2026 00:15:00 +010009:50falsefull11TrailerTrailerThe Better Mondays Podcast is your straight-talking weekly check-in for freelancers, consultants, coaches, creators and self-employed people who are running the whole show themselves. Think of it as a virtual line manager in your ears, helping you work out what actually matters this week, what needs doing first and where your time is quietly disappearing.

Each short Monday episode tackles the practical stuff that keeps your business moving: priorities, boundaries, decisions, goals and getting out of your own way.

Direct, honest and refreshingly useful, it’s for anyone who loves the freedom of working for themselves, but needs more structure.

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]]>The Better Mondays Podcast is your straight-talking weekly check-in for freelancers, consultants, coaches, creators and self-employed people who are running the whole show themselves. Think of it as a virtual line manager in your ears, helping you work out what actually matters this week, what needs doing first and where your time is quietly disappearing.

Each short Monday episode tackles the practical stuff that keeps your business moving: priorities, boundaries, decisions, goals and getting out of your own way.

Direct, honest and refreshingly useful, it’s for anyone who loves the freedom of working for themselves, but needs more structure.

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]]>84d1b58c-4865-4bcc-ac0d-2298e03f5fb1Thu, 07 May 2026 00:15:00 +010002:59falsetrailer