In this episode, I’m thrilled to welcome my guest, a good friend and LR Comms client to the show, and that is the gorgeous Claire McEvoy. Claire is the founder and owner of Alta Hair Studio and Light Lounge, an eco hair and beauty salon nestled in the picturesque Chapel en Ie Frith, in the Peak District. Claire shares insights into her journey as a business owner, her commitment to embracing a sustainable ECO approach and sharing her skills and love for what she does with her growing te...

In today's episode, I'm discussing the changing landscape of marketing and challenging some of the traditional approaches. Sharing insights from my conversations with various business leaders and highlighting some common misconceptions about marketing. Whether it's the MD of a successful engineering firm questioning the value of marketing or a frustrated business owner trying to manage multiple platforms, we’ll explore a fresh perspective, emphasising the importance of building ...

“The principle of social proof says so: The greater the number of people who find any idea correct, the more the idea will be correct.” — Robert B. Cialdini. This is Part 2 of my Building trust: The key to Future-Proofing your business episode where I’m taking you through my 14 step checklist to build the trust factor in your business. If you haven’t already listened to Part 1 from last week, episode 57 I highly recommend you start there and then come back to listen to the 2nd half. Resource...

If you’ve worked with me or you’ve read my book you’ll know that I believe that TRUST and GOODWILL is the essence of everything and the most effective and sustainable way to build and grow your business. In this 2 part episode I take you through my 14 step checklist to build the trust factor in your business: Be real. People have different expectations and are looking for purpose, substance, provenance, and positive realism. Demonstrate your competence and ability through storytell...

Today I want to talk to you about a topic that has been pivotal in my career and in my passion for all things communication, manufacturing and championing people in business. And that is Visible Felt Leadership. An incredibly important and valuable concept that you can embrace and use in your business to help you to show you care, change and strengthen your culture and ultimately future-proof your business. The key benefits of felt leadership When you lead with safety you change the who...

Welcome to this week’s episode of the Future-Proof your Business podcast where I’m exploring a topic that is fundamental to my work and teachings: the magic of Effective Communication. I delve into my belief that everything comes down to the way you communicate and having the ability to put yourself in other people’s shoes and imagine what another person is thinking or feeling is the key to success. It can literally transform every single situation, improve relations, build trust and ac...

Welcome to this week's episode of the Future-Proof Your Business podcast. I'm Lucy Rennie, and I'm thrilled to share with you today's episode, part of my 'For the Love of Small Business' series. I'm joined by the incredible Jo Walley, a passionate advocate for helping people develop themselves and unlock their true potential. Together, we delve into the intricacies of self-discovery, business navigation, and the power of embracing authenticity. We explore the societal conditioning that ...

In this week's episode of The Future-Proof your Business podcast I'm sharing the 5 lessons I've learned from my 9-year old daughter and how I believe that if we apply these 5 lessons to our business and life we can make great things happen. 1) Tap into what you love, into what you enjoy and remind yourself of where the joy factor is. 2) Determination and grit. Being accountable to yourself and keeping your promises. Only you can decide if you're going to keep going or give up and this can mak...

“64% of those surveyed, of the generation Z, are prepared to pay more for a product or service that is sustainably aligned.” Source: True Gen: Generation Z and its implications for companies. In this week’s episode of the Future-Proof Your Business podcast, I’m discussing the change in consumer and employee behaviour towards businesses and brands. I talk about how people’s expectations are changing, and what they are looking for from your brand, including; purpose,substance,provenance, ...

Hello and welcome to this week's episode of the Future Proof Your Business podcast. I'm Lucy Rennie, and in today’s episode I’m exploring the value you can bring to your business by being able to put yourself in your clients' shoes and see things from different perspectives. Summary: In this episode, I take a moment to reflect on the unique perspective I bring to my work, shaped by my journey through various experiences. I share insights gained from my level 45 status in the game of life, hig...

Hello and welcome to this week's episode of the Future Proof Your Business podcast. I'm Lucy Rennie, and in today’s episode I’m delving deeper into the power of knowing why you do what you do. I’m talking about the fundamentals of your business and I look in more detail at the bricks you need to lay the solid foundations for the future and how by identifying your purpose and getting real clarity on your vision for your business you can start to attract those people who believe what you believ...

Hello and welcome to this week's episode of the Future Proof Your Business podcast. I'm Lucy Rennie, and today I'm excited to delve into the concept of future-proofing your business – why it matters and the passion behind it. Summary: In this episode, I share my journey from my first job at a local pub at 12 to becoming an experienced professional in various businesses. I talk about my never-ending curiosity to understand the intricacies of how a business works and explore the tu...

This episode is kicking off 2024 with a bang as I embrace the world of video. I'm diving into a topic close to my heart – the incredible impact that your energy can have on your business. Drawing insights from recent client conversations, we'll explore the essence of intentional energy and how it can be the game-changer for your business success and I walk you through five essential questions to ensure you're not just turning up, you are showing up for a year of tremendous growth, achievement...

“One of the things I love to do is, maybe it’s from doing those dot to dots as a kid, but I love joining the dots and connecting people together and seeing the amazing synergy that can happen and develop into something, you know, quite marvellous!” In part two of this episode of The Future-Proof your Business podcast, I’ve invited back the brilliant Vicky Labinger to explore the topic of networking, the good, the bad and the ugly and unpick some of the myths or stereotypes that people h...

“If you meet somebody for the first time, there are three things that you want them to go away with. You want them to remember your name, your business and what it is that you do.” In this two part episode, I’ve invited back to The Future-Proof your Business Podcast the brilliant Vicky Labinger, the Fairy Godmother of Networking and the founder of the Get your Network Working Programme. Vicky is a mum, wife, master to Bucky the black lab and a business owner. Vicky has an Interior Desig...

Welcome to this special anniversary episode of the Future-Proof Your Business podcast, as I celebrate its first year and reflect on my podcasting journey over the past 12 months. Join me as I share insights from behind the scenes of the 44 episodes and the 7 key learnings that I’m taking with me into the next year: 1) Get really clear on why. It really does make a difference when you know why you’re doing it. It has made things so much easier and really helped in those sticky moments when ...

This episode is a bit different, I’m excited to share with you more about my new “Joining the Dots” project that is launching this September in collaboration with the brilliant Take Part. With more than 25 years working with small, medium and large organisations all around the world, and eight years as the founder and Managing Director of LR Comms, a strategic communications consultancy, I know how vital finding the right people and communicating effectively can be to the success of your bus...

Welcome to this week's episode of the "Future-Proof Your Business Podcast" with your host Lucy Rennie. In this week's episode, I’m joined by the brilliant Sharon Taylor, owner and managing director of Paragon Print and Marketing Solutions who describes herself as a “nosy” printer and loves helping people elevate and bring their business to life through the power of print. Sharon shares insights into her world of print, from her traditional Heidelberg litho printer, the intricacies of choosi...

In this week’s episode of The Future-Proof your Business podcast, I’m thrilled to be joined by Laura Stroud and Pete Billingham from Derbyshire Writing School, the wonderful father-daughter team who are on a mission to help individuals bring their stories to life through their writing courses, coaching, and retreats. We have an inspiring conversation about the behind the scenes of their business, their passion for books and storytelling and how you're only allowed a certain amount of dad jok...

In this week’s episode of the Future-Proof your Business podcast, I’m delighted to welcome my client Dave Lowe, owner and Managing Director of Autac, leading British manufacturer of high-quality electrical cable and coil. Dave and his wife Sallie acquired Autac in 2016, and since then have grown the business from £1.5M to more than £5.8M this year. In this conversation, Dave shares the behind the scenes of their journey, experiences and learnings, the secrets of their remarkable success an...