Welcome to Work it Weirdo – the safe space to be, if you do things a little differently!
Let's hang out as we chat to off-beat businesses and superstars who let their weirdo light shine and get paid to be their authentic selves, as well as sharing my own stories and exploring weird hacks and practises to live your best life.
I'm your host, and cheerleader, Cassie, owner of my own weird venture for almost a decade and a passionate advocate for being yourself in business. I'm all about putting the spotlight on people making money outside of the norm, ripping up the rule book, or simply sprinkling their unique weirdness into their work.
So buckle in for inspiration, laughter and business tips, without the shirt and tie! - Let's get Weird!
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Welcome to Work it Weirdo – the safe space to be, if you do things a little differently!
Let's hang out as we chat to off-beat businesses and superstars who let their weirdo light shine and get paid to be their authentic selves, as well as sharing my own stories and exploring weird hacks and practises to live your best life.
I'm your host, and cheerleader, Cassie, owner of my own weird venture for almost a decade and a passionate advocate for being yourself in business. I'm all about putting the spotlight on people making money outside of the norm, ripping up the rule book, or simply sprinkling their unique weirdness into their work.
So buckle in for inspiration, laughter and business tips, without the shirt and tie! - Let's get Weird!
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Hey Weirdos! This week's Professional Weirdo is Paul Fenton, the founder of Big Friendly Giants. Paul shares his unique career journey, from his early days in rugby and media to his current focus on storytelling and supporting business through innovative media solutions. He discusses the importance of personal growth, the influence of his family and coaches, and how his faith shapes his approach to business. The conversation touches on the need for transparency, creativity, and strong values in business, as well as the significance of creating multiple touch points for effective marketing. Not only do we hear Paul's varied and exciting journey but we also look at how you can improve your business messaging and ethos. Paul believes mistakes and failures are opportunities for growth and shares his own wisdom and stories to inspire and get some lightbulb moments in this interesting hour long episode.
DISCLAIMER
Please bear with us on the audio this week as we have switched to a new provider and there are a few tiny split second glitches throughout. Please bear with it as it's still a great episode and we are ironing out the hitches ready for next week's episode!
CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction to Paul Fenton and Cornwall Life
02:27 Paul's Journey from Wigan to Cornwall
04:34 Career Beginnings: Rugby and Commentary
09:51 Influences and Personal Development
15:41 The Role of Confidence and Upbringing
21:26 The Impact of Mentorship and Support
26:58 The Birth of Big Friendly Giants
30:10 Setting Standards in Business
34:12 The Power of Digital Storytelling
37:50 Engaging Through Personal Narratives
40:37 Integrating Digital and Real-World Experiences
45:47 Transformative Community Impact
58:46 Faith as a Foundation for Purpose
HOW TO CONNECT WITH PAUL
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-fenton-9b4088108/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bfg_mobiledigiboard/
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