About Business Matters with Lisa O'Neill & Peter Cook
Talking about business matters, and what matters in business.
Pete and Lisa have cool conversations. They could not be more opposite. They have a huge amount of respect for each other and are always open to each other’s perspectives and ideas. It occurred to them that other people could benefit from their differing opinions and experiences
Pete is a monk, a meditation teacher, a business owner and a mathematician.
Lisa is a speaker, a business mentor, an energy expert and a maximalist.
They share a passion for family, business and lives well lived.
People aren't buying your service, your talk, or your expertise. They're buying your energy. In this episode we get into the four energies that drive everything (physical, emotional, mental, spiritual), why your feelings demand to be felt, and why if your business is built around you, your energy is the most important asset in the whole operation.
17 May 2026
Conviction Matters
In this episode, we're talking about conviction because the first sale is to yourself. We dive into having shares in yourself, knowing what you're good at, and the five ingredients of the conviction cake: confidence, competence, character, connection, and care. We talk about ideas having people (not the other way around), why 100% commitment beats 99%, and the Australian SAS motto "never done it, bound to be good at it." Plus Pete's legend folder, the world needs you alarm clock, and why what you want wants you. This one's about backing yourself hard enough that everyone else wants in too.
Pete's stand-up comedy: https://petercook.com/blog/eight-minutes-of-stand-up-comedy-gold (https://petercook.com/blog/eight-minutes-of-stand-up-comedy-gold)
4 May 2026
Your Work As A Spiritual Practice Matters
In this episode, we're talking about work as a spiritual practice - what that actually means and why it's not about crystals and dreamcatchers. We dive into "where are your feet?" as the antidote to being busy, Pete's two cheat codes for business success, and why your vibration is your brand. From catching yourself being good to remembering you're living the dream you created, this one's about showing up as more of yourself and being present for all of it. Because the world needs you, and energy is the currency.
29 Mar 2026
Money Matters
In this episode, we're getting real about money trauma, why I need everything in pie charts (spreadsheets make me want to vomit), and the four money games you're actually playing in business. We talk about taking responsibility, why women need to stop outsourcing their financial power, and how I finally sorted my money shit by treating it like my health. Because you've got to be the CFO of your own life, whether you like it or not.
15 Mar 2026
What You Want in Business Matters
What do you want? Not what you're told to want. What does your soul actually want? We dive into why so many people have no fucking clue what they want in business. From Victoria Beckham wanting to be more famous than Persil Automatic to why bronze medalists are happier than silver, we're talking about authentic success, the four-step process to getting what you want (spoiler: manifestation without action is just daydreaming), and building the wanting muscle through daily decisions. Because what you want wants you.
1 Mar 2026
Productivity Matters
In this conversation, we dive into why productivity looks wildly different depending on your brain - from brandy on the top shelf to wild horses versus dressage ponies. If you've ever felt like productivity advice doesn't work for you, this one's for you. Because somewhere between chaos and discipline, you'll find your groove.
15 Feb 2026
Sales Matters
This episode is about the icky old sales topic. We're talking about why Mormons are amazing at sales, how to turn a no into a yes, why you need to sell yourself first before you can sell anyone else, and the difference between commission breath and real conviction. Featuring post-it note funnels, sticker charts for adults, and why "I'm not good at sales" is as bad as saying you're no good at parenting. If you've ever felt weird about your prices or avoided asking for the sale, this one's for you.
1 Feb 2026
Belief Matters
We're diving into belief versus doubt - the battle every business owner faces. Because you've got to believe you can change the world or solve this problem, right? That's what starts the spark. But we're idealistic, and I think we need to be. The minute someone sits on your idea early, it can kill it. So this conversation's about protecting that belief, finding your people, and working through the wobbly bits.
22 Jan 2026
Welcome to Business Matters
Episode Summary
Welcome to Business Matters! Join hosts Lisa O'Neill and Peter Cook as they introduce their new podcast exploring business, life, and everything in between. Despite their contrasting styles – Lisa's maximalist, high-energy approach versus Pete's calm, meditative perspective – these two business mentors share a deep respect for each other and a passion for meaningful conversation.
About Your Hosts
Lisa O'Neill (https://www.lisaoneill.co.nz/) - Entrepreneur, speaker, energy expert, and self-described maximalist.
Peter Cook (https://petercook.com/) - Business mentor, meditation teacher, monk.
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