Start With Seonaidh

About Start With Seonaidh

Breaking down the BS around 'just do it' and the futility of hustle-culture. Ditch guilt, overwhelm, and ADHD roadblocks by taking control and implementing strategies that make hard tasks easier, all while listening to your body. Host and business coach Seonaidh Jamieson shows how she supports women entrepreneurs to grow their business and build their bigger life without burning out.

Publisher

Seonaidh Jamieson

Category

business · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Jan 2026

Latest episode

5 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

19 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Oct 2026

   Getting Started:  Running your own business is great because there is no one to tell you what to do...

   Welcome to Start With Seonaidh, the podcast helping you turn your big idea into your reality. We're going to look at the beginnings, the messy middles, and what it takes to create a sustainable mission-led business. Whether you're just starting out or are ready to grow your impact, this podcast is here for you. In this episode, I'm talking about those slightly strange spells in business where nothing is particularly wrong, there's no big crisis demanding your attention, but you're also not entirely sure what you should be doing next. Your goals feel a bit fuzzy, there are lots of important-but-not-urgent things competing for your attention, and even getting yourself to your desk can start to feel harder than it should. I'm sharing what I do when I notice myself slipping into that vague, nebulous space, and why my first response isn't to sit down and create a shiny new plan. Instead, we'll look at recognising what's actually going on, choosing one thing that genuinely matters, building a little momentum, walking away for a bit, and then clearing out some of the noise before deciding where to go next. Because sometimes you don't need a complete business overhaul or a brand-new goal. You might just need to get a little less vague about what your job is again. If you've been opening your laptop, staring at everything you could do and somehow doing none of it, this episode is for you. Thank you for joining me for today's episode. I hope you come away feeling a little bit less chaotic and inspired to take the next big step towards your dream. If you're looking for more support, you can head to my website, which is Seonaidhjamieson.com for blog posts, newsletters, and a link to book a call with me if you'd like to work together.

2. 

   21 Sept 2026

   Getting Started: Stop Trying to Catch Up, Resetting After a Week of Curveballs

   Welcome to Start With Seonaidh, the podcast helping you turn your big idea into your reality. We're going to look at the beginnings, the messy middles, and what it takes to create a sustainable mission-led business. Whether you're just starting out or are ready to grow your impact, this podcast is here for you. *]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-68b7f65e-d5b4-8322-9ae7-b48b9866f91e-1" data-turn-id-container= "request-68b7f65e-d5b4-8322-9ae7-b48b9866f91e-1" data-testid= "conversation-turn-515" data-turn="assistant"> In this episode of Start With Seonaidh, I'm talking about how I reset when work hasn't gone to plan, without immediately putting myself under pressure to rush, work twice as hard or somehow "catch up" on time that has already gone. I'm sharing the three things I rely on most: creating space before I need it, making proactive decisions about what needs to move when something unexpected happens, and focusing on returning to baseline rather than catching up. We'll also look at why I build a 20% buffer into my planning, why I plan around my average capacity rather than my best days, and the relationship between control and trust when life inevitably decides it has other plans. This isn't about creating the perfect week. For many of us, a "normal week" probably isn't even a particularly realistic goal. It's about building enough room into your business that when the curveballs arrive, they don't automatically mean running yourself into the ground trying to make up for lost time. If you've had one of those weeks and are staring at everything you didn't get done wondering how on earth you're going to catch up, this episode is for you. Thank you for joining me for today's episode, I hope you come away feeling a little bit less chaotic and inspired to take the next big step towards your dream. If you're looking for more support, you can head to my website, which is Seonaidhjamieson.com, for blog posts, newsletters, and a link to book a call with me if you'd like to work together. _:empty]:hidden">

3. 

   7 Sept 2026

   Do you love helping and supporting and otherwise being really useful and of service to your clients?

   Welcome to Start With  Seonaidh,  the podcast helping you turn your big idea into your reality. We're going to look at the beginnings, the messy middles, and what it takes to create a sustainable mission-led business. Whether you're just starting out or are ready to grow your impact, this podcast is here for you. In this episode of Start With Seonaidh, I'm talking about the difference between being "helpful" and actually owning your expertise. We look at why the language we use matters, how small authority markers can completely change the way people perceive and trust us, and why being confident in the results you create doesn't mean losing the very human bits that make people want to work with you. I also share a recent conversation with my client Danny Prince-Brand, a web developer who knows his stuff but, like many of us, naturally defaults to talking about wanting to help rather than owning the expertise behind that help. If you're brilliant at what you do but occasionally find yourself making it sound much smaller than it actually is, this one's for you. You can find out more about Danny and his work at Cahill Brand. Thank you for joining me for today's episode. I hope you come away feeling a little bit less chaotic and inspired to take the next big step towards your dream. If you're looking for more support, you can head to my website, which is seonaidhjamieson.com , for blog posts, newsletters, and a link to book a call with me if you'd like to work together.

4. 

   31 Aug 2026

   What if you don't need more consistency, you need a business that works with inconsistency?

   Welcome to Start With Seonaidh, the podcast helping you turn your big idea into your reality. We're going to look at the beginnings, the messy middles, and what it takes to create a sustainable mission-led business. Whether you're just starting out or are ready to grow your impact, this podcast is here for you. What if you don't need to become more consistent, but instead need a business that works with the capacity you actually have? In this episode of Start With Seonaidh, I'm talking about building and growing a business when your energy, focus or capacity isn't always predictable. I share some of my own experience of recovering from burnout, why repeatedly planning beyond your capacity creates more pressure, and how to start building your plans around what you can realistically do. We'll look at understanding your patterns, spotting where your plans regularly don't match reality, and creating a more sustainable way of working, because if the plan repeatedly asks more of you than you can give, sometimes the answer is simply to change the plan. I hope you come away feeling a little bit less chaotic and inspired to take the next big step towards your dream. If you're looking for more support, you can head to my website, which is Seonaidhjamieson.com, for blog posts, newsletters, and a link to book a call with me if you'd like to work together. See you next time.

5. 

   3 Aug 2026

   Getting Started:  Are you working the way you actually work best or just the way you think you should work best?

   Welcome to Start with Seonaidh, the podcast helping you turn your big idea into your reality. We're going to look at the beginnings, the messy middles, and what it takes to create a sustainable mission led business. Whether you're just starting out or ready to grow your impact, this podcast is here for you. Are you working the way you actually work best, or the way you think you should work? In this episode, I'm exploring how we sometimes create beautiful systems, processes and templates that look great on paper but quietly make our work harder. I'll share a personal example from behind the scenes of the podcast, explain why "proper" isn't always better, and leave you with some questions to help you build ways of working that genuinely fit you and your strengths. If you're looking for more support, you can head to my website, seonaidhjamieson.com which is  for blog posts, newsletters, and a link to book a call with me if you'd like to work together.

6. 

   27 Jul 2026

   Getting Started:  Have you ever been asked who you are and what you do, and you've panicked a little bit?

   Welcome to Start with Seonaidh , the podcast helping you turn your big idea into your reality. We're going to look at the beginnings, the messy middles, and what it takes to create a sustainable mission led business. Whether you're just starting out or ready to grow your impact, this podcast is here for you. Have you ever changed careers and suddenly felt like all of your confidence disappeared? In this episode, I'm exploring why that happens, why your experience doesn't disappear just because your job title changes, and how recognising your transferable skills can make the next chapter feel much less daunting. Whether you're thinking about leaving a long-term profession, starting a business, or simply questioning what's next, this episode is an invitation to see your experience through a different lens. I hope you come away feeling a little bit less chaotic and inspired to take the next big step towards your dream. If you're looking for more support, you can head to my website, which is seonaidhjamieson.com (https://www.seonaidhjamieson.com/) for blog posts, newsletters, and a link to book a call with me if you'd like to work together. See you next time.

7. 

   20 Apr 2026

   Getting Started: Don't think you're ready enough or qualified enough to start or grow your business?

   Welcome to Start with Seonaidh, the podcast helping you turn your big idea into your reality. We're going to look at the beginnings, the messy middles, and what it takes to create a sustainable mission led business. Whether you're just starting out or ready to grow your impact, this podcast is here for you. In this episode, we explore how your identity shapes the way you show up in your business, from the decisions you make to the opportunities you go after. If you've ever felt stuck even when you know what to do next, or questioned whether you're "the kind of person" who can take the next step, this conversation will help you understand why. We look at how old stories about who you are can quietly hold you back, and how to begin updating your identity in a way that feels grounded, supportive, and aligned with where you're going. If you're looking for more support, you can head to my website, which is Seonaidhjamieson.com for blog posts, newsletters, and a link to book a call with me if you'd like to work together.

8. 

   13 Apr 2026

   Getting Started: You make lots of important decisions, but you wont always have the information you need

   Making decisions in your business would be a lot easier if you always had all the information you needed… but that's not how it works. Welcome to Start with Seonaidh , the podcast helping you turn your big idea into your reality. We're going to look at the beginnings, the messy middles, and what it takes to create a sustainable mission led business. Whether you're just starting out or ready to grow your impact, this podcast is here for you. In this episode, I'm talking about what to do when you need to move forward without having full clarity, and how to balance the pull between overthinking and rushing in. Because most business decisions aren't clearly reversible or clearly high-risk. They sit somewhere in the middle. A bit fuzzy. A bit uncertain. And that's where things can start to feel stuck. We explore how to work with your own tolerance for uncertainty, why some decisions feel harder than others, and how to stop yourself getting caught between waiting for "just a bit more information" and pushing ahead in a way that doesn't feel safe. I hope you come away feeling a little bit less chaotic and inspired to take the next big step towards your dream. If you're looking for more support, you can head to my website, which is Seonaidhjamieson.com for blog posts, newsletters, and a link to book a call with me if you'd like to work together. See you next time.

9. 

   6 Apr 2026

   Getting started: Do you feel constantly busy in your business?

   Welcome to Start with Seonaidh, the podcast helping you turn your big idea into your reality. We're going to look at the beginnings, the messy middles, and what it takes to create a sustainable mission led business. Whether you're just starting out or ready to grow your impact, this podcast is here for you. Do you ever feel constantly busy in your business but like you're not actually getting to the things that matter? In this episode, I'm breaking down the difference between doing, improving, and something I see all the time… churning. That kind of busy work that feels productive, looks productive, but doesn't actually move your business forward. We look at why it's so easy to get pulled into tweaking, organising, and "perfecting" things behind the scenes, especially when those tasks feel safer or more satisfying than the work that actually drives income and growth. I'll walk you through how to spot when you're churning, how to refocus on the work that really matters, and how to create space for more intentional, strategic improvements without getting stuck in a constant loop of tinkering. If your business feels full but not quite moving, this will help you understand why and what to do instead. If you're looking for more support, you can head to my website, which is Seonaidhjamieson.com for blog posts, newsletters, and a link to book a call with me if you'd like to work together.

10. 

    30 Mar 2026

    Getting started:  Have you ever worried about bugging people with your marketing?

    Welcome to Start with Seonaidh, the podcast helping you turn your big idea into your reality. We're going to look at the beginnings, the messy middles, and what it takes to create a sustainable mission led business. Whether you're just starting out or ready to grow your impact, this podcast is here for you. This episode is for the chatty kids, the over-sharers, the ones who were told to quiet down and are now trying to show up online and be seen. I unpacks how those early messages shape the way we think about marketing, visibility, and being "too much" in business. I share my own stories (including being sent out of brownies for laughing too much…) and explore why putting yourself out there can feel so uncomfortable, even when you know it matters. Thank you for joining me for today's episode. I hope you come away feeling a little bit less chaotic and inspired to take the next big step towards your dream. If you're looking for more support, you can head to my website, which is Seonaidhjamieson.com for blog posts, newsletters, and a link to book a call with me if you'd like to work together.

11. 

    23 Mar 2026

    Getting started: Ever had an unscheduled break from social media?

    Welcome to Start with Seonaidh, the podcast helping you turn your big idea into your reality. We're going to look at the beginnings, the messy middles, and what it takes to create a sustainable mission led business. Whether you're just starting out or ready to grow your impact, this podcast is here for you. Stepping back from visibility is often necessary. Coming back can feel harder than starting, not because you've lost momentum, but because the way you used to show up may no longer fit. In this episode, we explore what's actually happening when returning to visibility feels heavy, resistant, or quietly avoided. This isn't about motivation or discipline. It's about capacity, alignment, and whether your current approach to marketing is structurally sustainable. We look at why returning can feel more difficult than starting from scratch, how to distinguish between avoidance and a genuine need for space, and what to reassess before stepping back into social media or marketing. There's also a focus on choosing platforms, messaging, and ways of showing up that reflect how you work now, rather than defaulting to what you used to do. Thank you for joining me for today's episode. I hope you come away feeling a little bit less chaotic and inspired to take the next big step towards your dream. If you're looking for more support, you can head to my website, which is Seonaidhjamieson.com for blog posts, newsletters, and a link to book a call with me if you'd like to work together.

12. 

    16 Mar 2026

    Getting started: What does success actually look like for you?

    Welcome to Start with Seonaidh, the podcast helping you turn your big idea into your reality. We're going to look at the beginnings, the messy middles, and what it takes to create a sustainable mission led business. Whether you're just starting out or ready to grow your impact, this podcast is here for you. In this episode of Start with Seonaidh, we talk about why so many business owners feel uncertain about what to do next and how that often comes down to measuring success using other people's metrics. From income targets and follower counts to email list growth and platform strategies, there's no shortage of voices telling you what success "should" look like. But if you've never paused to define it on your own terms, it's easy to feel a bit rudderless, constantly chasing the next task instead of moving intentionally toward something meaningful. If you're looking for more support, you can head to my website, which is Seonaidhjamieson.com for blog posts, newsletters, and to book a call with me visit seonaidhjamieson.com/solutions-session if you'd like to work together. P.s heres the links i mentioned for the strength assessments: https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/home.aspx (https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/home.aspx) https://www.viacharacter.org/ (https://www.viacharacter.org/)

13. 

    9 Mar 2026

    Getting started: Running a business involves a lot of business decisions

    Welcome to Start with Seonaidh, the podcast helping you turn your big idea into your reality. We're going to look at the beginnings, the messy middles, and what it takes to create a sustainable mission led business. Whether you're just starting out or ready to grow your impact, this podcast is here for you. In this episode of Start with Seonaidh, I'm borrowing a behaviour-change principle from nutrition coaching (because neurodivergent brains love a good crossover) to help you work out why you keep doing the hard things… that don't actually move the needle. We're talking difficult, easy vs difficult, difficult: the familiar, urgent hamster-wheel tasks (hello, inbox chaos) versus the scarier, bolder work that actually shifts your business forward. If you're stuck choosing between two exhausting options and defaulting to the one that feels "productive" but keeps you spinning, this will help you spot what's really going on and gently steer your focus back to what matters most. Thank you for joining me for today's episode. I hope you come away feeling a little bit less chaotic. And inspired to take the next big step towards your dream. If you're looking for more support, you can head to my website, which is Seonaidhjamieson.com for blog posts, newsletters, and a link to book a call with me if you'd like to work together.

14. 

    2 Mar 2026

    Getting started: How to set money goals when money just doesn't motivate you

    Welcome to Start with Seonaidh, the podcast helping you turn your big idea into your reality. We're going to look at the beginnings, the messy middles, and what it takes to create a sustainable mission led business. Whether you're just starting out or ready to grow your impact, this podcast is here for you. In this episode we're talking about how to set money goals when money just… doesn't motivate you (because you're not broken, and you're definitely not the only one). I share the simple "exchange rate" approach I use with my own business and my neurodivergent clients: swapping a money target for a leading measure you can actually influence (and might even enjoy), like conversations, connections, posts, partnerships, or whatever genuinely lights you up. We'll cover leading vs lagging measures, how to find your personal exchange rate, and how to grow your business in a way that's sustainable, values-led, and still financially viable, without forcing yourself to care about an extra zero. I hope you come away feeling a little bit less chaotic and inspired to take the next big step towards your dream. If you're looking for more support, you can head to my website, which is Seonaidhjamieson.com (https://www.seonaidhjamieson.com) for blog posts, newsletters, and a link to book a call with me if you'd like to work together. See you next time.

15. 

    23 Feb 2026

    Getting started:  How lowering your expectations can help you raise the bar.

    Welcome to Start with Seonaidh, the podcast helping you turn your big idea into your reality. We're going to look at the beginnings, the messy middles, and what it takes to create a sustainable mission led business. Whether you're just starting out or ready to grow your impact, this podcast is here for you. *]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id= "request-68b7f65e-d5b4-8322-9ae7-b48b9866f91e-0" data-testid= "conversation-turn-92" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> This is a space for experimenting, lowering the bar so you can actually raise it, and learning how to grow your impact in a way that feels doable, human, and sustainable. If you've got ideas, ambition, and a brain that doesn't love rigid system, you're in the right place. Thank you for joining me for today's episode. I hope you come away feeling a little bit less chaotic. And inspired to take the next big step towards your dream. If you're looking for more support, you can head to my website, which is Seonaidhjamieson.com for blog posts, newsletters, and a link to book a call with me if you'd like to work together. Ps i also mentioned if you wanted to book a 30 minute call with me, i would attach the link, so heres the link! https://www.seonaidhjamieson.com/solutions-session

16. 

    16 Feb 2026

    Getting started: How do you know your big idea is worth starting?

    Welcome to Start with Seonaidh, the podcast helping you turn your big idea into your reality. We're going to look at the beginnings, the messy middles, and what it takes to create a sustainable mission led business. Whether you're just starting out or ready to grow your impact, this podcast is here for you. In this episode, we are exploring how neurodivergent business owners can make better decisions about new ideas without killing their creativity. If you're an "idea factory" who's experienced post-start regret (more than once), this one's for you. This episode isn't about shutting down your creativity. It's about protecting your energy, your business, and your bigger life while still allowing space to innovate. If you're looking for more support, you can head to my website, which is Seonaidhjamieson.com for blog posts, newsletters, and a link to book a call with me if you'd like to work together.

17. 

    9 Feb 2026

    Getting started: Why is getting started still so damn hard?

    Welcome to Start with Seonaidh, the podcast helping you turn your big idea into your reality. We're going to look at the beginnings, the messy middles, and what it takes to create a sustainable mission led business. Whether you're just starting out or ready to grow your impact, this podcast is here for you. We explore why starting often feels harder than it "should", how overwhelm and uncertainty quietly block action, and why forcing yourself through rarely leads to sustainable progress. This episode gently challenges the idea that motivation comes first, and instead looks at how clarity, safety, and the right kind of support make movement possible. If you're looking for more support, you can head to my website, seonaidhjamieson.com for blog posts, newsletters, and a link to book a free solutions session if you'd like help with getting started.

18. 

    2 Feb 2026

    Getting Started: How to get started when starting feels so damn hard.

    Welcome to Start with Seonaidh, the podcast helping you turn your big idea into your reality. We're going to look at the beginnings, the messy middles, and what it takes to create a sustainable mission led business. Whether you're just starting out or ready to grow your impact, this podcast is here for you. In this episdoe, we're looking at why 'just breaking it down' isn't really a 'just'. Why is getting started so damn hard? Especially for us neurodivergent business owners who's problem solving skills are often phenominal but getting started can feel impossible. We'll delve into the world of scoping to look at the first step in how to get over the intangible blocks stopping us from getting started. If you're looking for more support, you can head to my website, which is Seonaidhjamieson.com for blog posts, newsletters, and a link to book a call with me if you'd like to work together. See you next time. Bye. PS the link to my website is in the show notes. So you don't even have to learn how to spell my name.

19. 

    20 Jan 2026

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    Welcome to Start With Seonaidh, the podcast breaking down the BS around 'just do it' and the futility of hustle-culture. Ditch guilt, overwhelm, and ADHD roadblocks by taking control and implementing strategies that make hard tasks easier, all while listening to your body. Host and business coach Seonaidh Jamieson shows how she supports women entrepreneurs to grow their business and build their bigger life without burning out. So when you're ready, let's start. ___ For more inspiration, support and resources from Seonaidh Jamieson, visit https://www.seonaidhjamieson.com/ for blogs, join the newsletter or book a free solutions call.

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