- 19
- Episodes
- Weekly
- Cadence
- 2024
- First episode
About Micropreneur Accelerator
Are you a solopreneur or micropreneur finding business, with its ups and downs, can be a snakes and ladders game ? Want to learn the secrets of growing a startup into a 7-figure business? Nina Sunday learned how to scale and grow her corporate training business by believing in a big dream, learning fast from mistakes and applying constant innovation. In Micropreneur Accelerator podcast, each week Nina Sunday will share stories, strategy and fresh tactics that are low effort, high impact. Nina Sunday is Founder / Owner of Brainpower Training Pty Ltd operating in Australia Pacific, host of the high-rating Leadership podcast, Manage Self, Lead Others, and a Thought Council member of the C-suite Network.
- Publisher
- Nina Sunday
- Category
- business
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 7 Jan 2024
- Latest episode
- 6 Feb 2026
Latest episodes
19 episodes in the feed.
6 Feb 2026
014 Living in the GAP — Jaslyn Hall
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14 Sept 2024
013 STORY: Learning to manage knee-jerk reactions
Nina Sunday shares her transformative experience from attending a 10-day meditation retreat. Initially, Nina was sceptical about the retreat, requiring participants to forgo external stimuli like books and writing materials. However, driven by a challenge to herself, she decided to join a retreat during the Easter break. The retreat involved strict silence and meditation focused on breath awareness. As the days progressed, Nina experienced vivid and surreal dreams, a byproduct of closing off external inputs. Despite some initial misconceptions about achieving enlightenment, she had a profound realization when the retreat master advised her to “remain equanimous” in response to her enthusiastic description of what felt like a mystical experience. Nina later discovered the core lesson of the retreat - to remain equanimous and manage reactions, rather than being driven by immediate emotions. The practice of equanimity helped her avoid knee-jerk reactions to external events, leading to a more reflective and controlled approach to life. The retreat proved to be unexpectedly rewarding. Upon returning home, Nina received a job offer from ABC Television, a significant career opportunity. Nina couldn’t help feeling that by cleaning up her internal ‘’clutter’’, she somehow attracted the job of her dreams. This experience not only highlights the power of personal growth but also demonstrates how stepping out of one's comfort zone can lead to serendipitous outcomes. In summary, Nina reflects on the importance of controlling one's reactions to external events and how this practice of maintaining equanimity has become a lasting and valuable lesson in her life. Youtube link to video episode: https://youtu.be/_FpmAd8NBTM Youtube link to view all videos: https://www.youtube.com/@MicropreneurAccelerator ABOUT PODCAST HOST NINA SUNDAY CSP Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninasunday/ Ask a question or suggest a topic for the podcast. Listen to my Leadership podcast, Manage Self, Lead Others Audio episodes via your favourite app HERE: https://link.chtbl.com/-MXiwEWK Apple podcasts HERE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/manage-self-lead-others-emotional-intelligence-and/id1524749762 Youtube videos: https://www.youtube.com/@manageselfleadotherspodcast?sub-confirmation=1 Invite me to speak in person on Leadership and Business at your conference https://www.ninasunday.com Next live online workshop through Brainpower Training Pty Ltd https://www.brainpowertraining.com.au/signature-programs/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
31 May 2024
012 How to stop mind churn
Ever stay awake at night, your mind going over and over all the little things you have to do? This is called ‘mind churn’, and there’s a ridiculously simple way to cure it. 1. Write absolutely every task down, not just the critical things. 2. Don’t rely on memory to remember to-dos; it takes up headspace better used for planning, improving, setting goals, establishing priorities and thinking strategically and creatively. 3. Have a system to capture all your to-dos. It enables your mind to relax, so you feel more in control and sleep like a baby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
31 May 2024
012 - Capture Absolutely Everything
Ever stay awake at night, your mind going over and over all the little things you have to do? This is called ‘mind churn’, and there’s a ridiculously simple way to cure it. 1. Write absolutely every task down, not just the critical things. 2. Don’t rely on memory to remember to-dos; it takes up headspace better used for planning, improving, setting goals, establishing priorities and thinking strategically and creatively. 3. Have a system to capture all your to-dos. It enables your mind to relax, so you feel more in control and sleep like a baby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9 May 2024
011 Why start a podcast? with Nina Sunday
011 I get asked all the time, ''why did you start a podcast? How do you start a podcast?'' Having a podcast gives you credibility. People hear your voice, see your image, find out how you think; they get to know, like and trust you. It also fosters self-belief, self-credibility. You can watch the video version of this episode HERE: https://youtu.be/BsKhTaRPZoc A video podcast is good for branding and marketing. I can take snippets from my podcasts and use them in marketing and in proposals. Questions we can answer in a podcasting coaching group are: do solo or guest interviews or mix of both? how to get started - video only, audio only, or live? what platform to use to record use Zoom or Linkedin Live how to get it out there on the directories what equipment do you need e.g. webcam, microphone and interface amp, lights, etc. how to edit GET IN TOUCH Ask for my calendar for a 15-minute discovery session. Let's work out whether the Micropreneur Accelerator podcast coaching Group is for you. And during that meeting, you can tell me your idea. Links are in the show notes and you can get me on linkedin or Facebook. Contact Host Nina Sunday: www.ninasunday.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
1 May 2024
Follow up or Give up? with Nina Sunday
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1 May 2024
010 Story: How many touches make the sale? with Nina Sunday
Ep 010: My story about how the insurance CEO, according to Qantas, the most travelled CEO at the time, invited me to call him at his office. It must have been 50 times I called his Executive Assistant, only to be told, he's away, call back next week. The day I called and finally reached him in his office transformed an elusive prospect into one of my biggest sales. ABOUT NINA SUNDAY CSP Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninasunday/ Ask a question or suggest a topic for the podcast. PODCASTING GROUP COACHING Request to join my podcasting coaching group via Zoom. First schedule a 15-minute get-to-know call via LinkedIn or email nina@ninasunday.com MASTERMIND COMMUNITY Join my community of solopreneurs becoming micropreneurs to scale and grow into entrepreneurs. Mastermind group starting soon. Ask for details. Listen to my Leadership podcast, Manage Self, Lead Others HERE: Apple podcasts HERE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/manage-self-lead-others-emotional-intelligence-and/id1524749762 Audio episodes via your favourite app HERE: https://link.chtbl.com/-MXiwEWK Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/@manageselfleadotherspodcast?sub-confirmation=1 Invite me to speak in person on Leadership and Business at your conference https://www.ninasunday.com Next live online workshop through Brainpower Training Pty Ltd https://www.brainpowertraining.com.au/signature-programs/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20 Apr 2024
009 Story: Finding my leadership voice, with Nina Sunday
In Ep 008, I share the story of a pivotal moment when I was just 20 years old and a university student with a part-time job delivering sales presentations to groups in response to advertising. One evening I found myself suddenly and unexpectedly with a full house, including standing room only. Although it felt daunting, I successfully delivered the presentation and collected deposits for future workshops. Next day my elation quickly turned to dismay when my manager accused me of losing the business money due to ineffective crowd management. I consider this my first “scar” in business that manifested years later as Avoidant manager behaviour dealing with my own direct reports; all because of a limiting belief. I wouldn’t speak up about the little things in case team members got angry and decided to leave (as she had done as a 20-year old). My example was the salesperson with the condescending and disrespectful tone of voice. I suffered in silence rather than point out my emotional discomfort to how they spoke to me. Reflecting on my journey in business, I've come to realize the importance of authentic communication and addressing friction directly. I recount an instance where I trusted my intuition to address a hiring mistake, highlighting the power of honesty and authenticity in leadership. I emphasize the need for managers to confront uncomfortable interactions promptly and honestly, rather than pursuing artificial harmony. Finding a balance between being too laissez-faire and overly hands-off versus micromanaging is crucial. Ultimately, I encourage listeners to cultivate social sensitivity, assertiveness, and authenticity in their communication. By doing so, we create a positive work culture where everyone feels valued and heard, including the boss or business owner. ABOUT NINA SUNDAY CSP Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninasunday/ Ask a question or suggest a topic for the podcast. Listen to my Leadership podcast, Manage Self, Lead Others Apple podcasts HERE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/manage-self-lead-others-emotional-intelligence-and/id1524749762 Audio episodes via your favourite app HERE: https://link.chtbl.com/-MXiwEWK Youtube videos: https://www.youtube.com/@manageselfleadotherspodcast?sub-confirmation=1 Invite me to speak in person on Leadership and Business at your conference https://www.ninasunday.com Next live online workshop through Brainpower Training Pty Ltd https://www.brainpowertraining.com.au/signature-programs/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20 Apr 2024
009 Finding my leadership voice story, with Nina Sunday
In Ep 008, I share the story of a pivotal moment when I was just 20 years old and a university student with a part-time job delivering sales presentations to groups in response to advertising. One evening I found myself suddenly and unexpectedly with a full house, including standing room only. Although it felt daunting, I successfully delivered the presentation and collected deposits for future workshops. Next day my elation quickly turned to dismay when my manager accused me of losing the business money due to ineffective crowd management. I consider this my first “scar” in business that manifested years later as Avoidant manager behaviour dealing with my own direct reports; all because of a limiting belief. I wouldn’t speak up about the little things in case team members got angry and decided to leave (as she had done as a 20-year old). My example was the salesperson with the condescending and disrespectful tone of voice. I suffered in silence rather than point out my emotional discomfort to how they spoke to me. Reflecting on my journey in business, I've come to realize the importance of authentic communication and addressing friction directly. I recount an instance where I trusted my intuition to address a hiring mistake, highlighting the power of honesty and authenticity in leadership. I emphasize the need for managers to confront uncomfortable interactions promptly and honestly, rather than pursuing artificial harmony. Finding a balance between being too laissez-faire and overly hands-off versus micromanaging is crucial. Ultimately, I encourage listeners to cultivate social sensitivity, assertiveness, and authenticity in their communication. By doing so, we create a positive work culture where everyone feels valued and heard, including the boss or business owner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12 Apr 2024
008 Closing question story, with Nina Sunday
Episode 8 is a story about sales tactics and my most effective closing question. The story is about the time I took my rookie team member into an after-sale client meeting without properly discussing ahead of time strategy, their role, my role and who says what, (who stays quiet). My inexperienced team member took it upon themselves to "ask" for the order prematurely with a command statement instead of the question style I use that retains the client's perception of choice. Result: We lost the client forever. I then analyse why the question format is more effective to ask for the order than a "should" statement (that isn't even a question) and the difference between an open and closed question. ABOUT NINA SUNDAY CSP Email: nina@ninasunday.com Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninasunday/ Join my community of solopreneurs becoming micropreneurs to scale and grow into entrepreneurs. Mastermind group starting soon. Ask for details. You can ask a question or suggest a topic for the podcast. If we answer your question on air, I'm willing to mention your name, business, location and website. Listen to my other podcast started 2020: Manage Self, Lead Others Videos on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@manageselfleadotherspodcast?sub-confirmation=1 Audio episodes via your favourite app HERE: https://link.chtbl.com/-MXiwEWK Please 5-star review it via Apple podcasts HERE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/manage-self-lead-others-emotional-intelligence-and/id1524749762 Find out about my next live online workshop to register through my training company, Brainpower Training Pty Ltd https://www.brainpowertraining.com.au/signature-programs/ To invite me to speak in person at your conference https://www.ninasunday.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8 Apr 2024
007 Bend the Arrow to Break It, with Nina Sunday
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1 Apr 2024
006 Bribe to Subscribe: You must have a Lead Magnet, with Nina Sunday
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21 Mar 2024
005 Sales: What to say to "Don't call us, we'll call you", with Nina Sunday
Episode 005 In this episode Nina shares exactly what to say when a prospect says something like "Don't call us; we'll call you". It's about suggesting the best time frame to next get in touch if you haven't heard from them, whether 10 days, 1 month, 3 months, or even this time next year! Always end a sales call with permission to call again. ABOUT NINA SUNDAY CSP Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninasunday/ Ask a question or suggest a topic for the podcast. PODCASTING GROUP COACHING Request to join my podcasting coaching group via Zoom. First schedule a 15-minute get-to-know call via LinkedIn or email nina@ninasunday.com MASTERMIND COMMUNITY Join my community of solopreneurs becoming micropreneurs to scale and grow into entrepreneurs. Mastermind group starting soon. Ask for details. Listen to my Leadership podcast, Manage Self, Lead Others HERE: Apple podcasts HERE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/manage-self-lead-others-emotional-intelligence-and/id1524749762 Audio episodes via your favourite app HERE: https://link.chtbl.com/-MXiwEWK Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/@manageselfleadotherspodcast?sub-confirmation=1 Invite me to speak in person on Leadership and Business at your conference https://www.ninasunday.com Next live online workshop through Brainpower Training Pty Ltd https://www.brainpowertraining.com.au/signature-programs/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21 Mar 2024
005 Turn the Tables: Counter the "Hollywood Brushoff", with Nina Sunday
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8 Mar 2024
004 Talentspotting: How To Grow Your Team, with Nina Sunday
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17 Feb 2024
003 Black Swan Effect: Strategise Before a Swan Event, with Nina Sunday
The Sydney Olympics in the year 2000 was a Swan Event for my business. Here's my story about my mistaken assumption it would be business as usual before and after? Join my community of solopreneurs becoming micropreneurs to entrepreneurs. You can ask a question or suggest a topic for the podcast. If we answer your question on air, I'm willing to mention your name, business, location and website. Send an email to - nina@ninasunday.com - with MICROPRENEUR as first word in the subject line, so I can send you bonus resources, freebies, and information. We are creating a community of micropreneurs accelerating their businesses globally. View the video at the YouTube channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@MicropreneurAccelerator-yx3dr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17 Feb 2024
003 Black Swan event: Learn to Strategise, with Nina Sunday
Ep 003 - The 2000 Sydney Olympics was a Black Swan event for my Sydney-based business. I share my story about my mistaken assumption it would be business as usual immediately before and after, and how I learned to better strategise before an impending event. ABOUT NINA SUNDAY CSP Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninasunday/ Ask a question or suggest a topic for the podcast. PODCASTING GROUP COACHING Request to join my podcasting coaching group via Zoom. First schedule a 15-minute get-to-know call via LinkedIn or email nina@ninasunday.com MASTERMIND COMMUNITY Join my community of solopreneurs becoming micropreneurs to scale and grow into entrepreneurs. Mastermind group starting soon. Ask for details. Listen to my Leadership podcast, Manage Self, Lead Others HERE: Apple podcasts HERE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/manage-self-lead-others-emotional-intelligence-and/id1524749762 Audio episodes via your favourite app HERE: https://link.chtbl.com/-MXiwEWK Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/@manageselfleadotherspodcast?sub-confirmation=1 Invite me to speak in person on Leadership and Business at your conference https://www.ninasunday.com Next live online workshop through Brainpower Training Pty Ltd https://www.brainpowertraining.com.au/signature-programs/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12 Feb 2024
002 Vision Board: Your Success Roadmap, with Nina Sunday
Join my community of solopreneurs becoming micropreneurs to entrepreneurs. You can ask a question or suggest a topic for the podcast. If we answer your question on air, I'm willing to mention your name, business, location and website. Send an email to - nina@ninasunday.com - with MICROPRENEUR as first word in the subject line, so I can send you bonus resources, freebies, and information. We are creating a community of micropreneurs accelerating their businesses globally. View the video at the YouTube channel HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@MicropreneurAccelerator-yx3dr Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7 Jan 2024
001 Welcome to Micropreneur Accelerator, with Nina Sunday
Join my community of solopreneurs becoming micropreneurs to entrepreneurs. You can ask a question or suggest a topic for the podcast. If we answer your question on air, I'm willing to mention your name, business, location and website. Send an email to - nina@ninasunday.com - with MICROPRENEUR as first word in the subject line, so I can send you bonus resources, freebies, and information. We are creating a community of micropreneurs accelerating their businesses globally. In this podcast, you'll hear about . . . How to hire smarter and recruit and attract better people faster How to get things done Tactics you can use in selling How to scale and grow How I learned from my early mistakes How to start your own podcast How to do quick short videos and get them edited An ever-repeating source of talent - college or university students wanting an internship How to recruit good people with less effort. How to interview new hires. How to get the best candidate so excited about the role they say yes to your offer. How doing small group interviews saves time. How to grow a business, to scale it up, apply leverage. Are you working in the business or on the business? ABOUT NINA SUNDAY Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ninasunday/ Coming soon: details how to join our Mastermind Group: June 2024 - June 2026. Manage Self, Lead Others podcast https://www.youtube.com/@manageselfleadotherspodcast?sub-confirmation=1 Brainpower Training Pty Ltd https://www.brainpowertraining.com.au/signature-programs/ Nina Sunday CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) https://www.ninasunday.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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