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The Exceptional Business Podcast

The Exceptional Business Podcast is for business owners who are tired of gimmicks, quick wins, and being told to “just post more content.”Hosted by Helen Dowling, Managing Director of Exceptional Thinking (http://www.exceptionalthinking.co.uk), this podcast dives into the real mechanics of growing a profitable, sustainable business — from generating high-quality leads and running better sales conversations, to leadership decisions, mindset shifts, and the lessons you only learn by actually doing the

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23:36

Why Referrals Aren’t a Scalable Growth Strategy — and...

The Exceptional Business Podcast ·

2026/01/23

In this 930 Advantage session, Helen tackles one of the most common myths in business growth — that referrals alone can sustain your pipeline. While they’re valuable, referrals are unpredictable and can’t be relied on as your sole strategy. Instead, Helen reveals how to build a system that generates them consistently.You’ll learn her four-part referral strategy:Ask for them – Overcome the awkwardness, time your request right, and combine it with asking for testimonials and case studies.Run referral

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12:27

AI in Action: How We’re Using ChatGPT to Drive...

The Exceptional Business Podcast ·

2026/01/16

In this episode of The Exceptional Thinking Podcast, Helen shares how AI — and ChatGPT in particular — has become an everyday part of running Exceptional Thinking. From creating social media content and blog posts, to solving HR challenges, writing scripts, generating ideas, analysing appointments, and even building complex Excel formulas, AI is helping the team work faster, smarter, and with fewer admin resources.Helen explains why AI should never completely replace human oversight, how to write

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10:37

Beyond the Daily Grind: Finding Energy and Focus...

The Exceptional Business Podcast ·

2026/01/09

After hitting big goals in 2025, Helen found herself facing an unexpected challenge — a lack of motivation for the long, drawn-out projects that would take the business to its next level. In this candid episode of The Exceptional Thinking Podcast, she shares how she navigated post-goal energy dips, balanced “boring but necessary” work with more engaging tasks, and learned to only tackle big projects when the energy and headspace were right.Helen also opens up about how she successfully stepped out

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11:13

From Goal-Setting to Goal-Getting in 2026

The Exceptional Business Podcast ·

2026/01/02

It’s January 2026 — but are you still chasing the same goals you set in 2025? In this episode of The Exceptional Business Podcast, Helen challenges you to break the cycle of setting the same targets year after year without moving the needle.Drawing on relatable stories (including one about an 8-week cooking course that sparked a big “aha!” moment), Helen shares her five proven tips for turning your 2026 goals into reality:Reframe, don’t repeat – Update stale goals so they’re specific, emotionally

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8:56

How to switch off between Christmas and the New Year

The Exceptional Business Podcast ·

2025/12/19

In this final episode of 2025, Helen shifts focus to the importance of rest and rejuvenation for business owners during the festive season. As the year draws to a close, she shares practical advice on how to truly disconnect and recharge, ensuring you return to work refreshed and ready for the challenges of 2026. Helen outlines five essential strategies to help you make the most of this downtime, emphasizing the need to prioritize self-care and mental health.Key Takeaways:Prioritise Sleep: Helen

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11:56

Achieve More: Mastering Quarterly Goals with EOS...

The Exceptional Business Podcast ·

2025/12/12

In this insightful episode, Helen continues her series on setting impactful goals, guiding listeners through a structured approach to planning for the year ahead. Building on the foundation laid in part one, this episode focuses on breaking down annual goals into manageable, actionable steps, using the EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) framework. Helen emphasizes the importance of quarterly planning and regular reviews to ensure progress and accountability.Key Takeaways:Quarterly Planning:

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11:23

Reflect, Clear, and Prepare for a Successful 2026

The Exceptional Business Podcast ·

2025/12/05

Episode Summary: In this thoughtful episode, Helen guides listeners through a powerful end-of-year ritual designed to help business owners and professionals reflect on the past year and prepare for the next. Recognizing the importance of closure before setting new goals, Helen introduces a three-part exercise focused on celebrating achievements, addressing challenges, and extracting valuable lessons learned. This practice is particularly useful for those who align their year-end reflections with the

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6:56

Why August and December Are Your Secret Marketing...

The Exceptional Business Podcast ·

2025/11/28

In this episode, Helen dives into the often-overlooked benefits of marketing during the so-called "quiet" months of August and December. While many businesses pause their marketing efforts during these periods, Helen argues that these months are actually prime opportunities to gain traction and secure new clients.She explains that the common belief that everyone is on holiday in August or too distracted by the holidays in December is a misconception. By continuing to market during these times, you

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13:44

Keeping Your Sanity as a Managing Director: Daily...

The Exceptional Business Podcast ·

2025/11/21

Episode Summary: In this insightful episode, Helen shares her tried-and-true strategies for maintaining mental well-being and staying positive as a Managing Director or business owner. Recognizing the unique pressures that come with leadership roles, Helen provides practical tips and exercises that have helped her stay focused, energised, and resilient. These practices are not only essential for personal sanity but also crucial for leading a motivated and effective team.Key Takeaways:Mindset Gym:

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7:59

From Doer to Manager: The Art of Delegating Effectively

The Exceptional Business Podcast ·

2025/11/14

Episode Summary: In this episode, Helen shares a game-changing concept that transformed the way she manages her business: the realization that her role as a Managing Director (MD) is not to do everything herself but to ensure that everything gets done. She discusses how she shifted her focus from being the person who completes tasks to becoming a leader who delegates and oversees the completion of those tasks by her team.Helen dives into the importance of understanding your true role as a business

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10:12

Are you measuring the right things?

The Exceptional Business Podcast ·

2025/11/07

Are you actually measuring the right things in your business?On this week's episode, Helen Dowling fromExceptional Thinking explains why, if you have an issue, sometimes what you THINK is the cause isn't what is the ACTUAL cause and encourages you to dig deeper to get to the root issue.To find out more go towww.exceptionalthinking.co.ukTo book an appointment to talk about lead generation, go towww.exceptionalthinking.co.uk/contact Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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9:30

Check people's understanding

The Exceptional Business Podcast ·

2025/10/31

How often do we assume that people understand everything we say? On this week's episode, Helen Dowling fromExceptional Thinking shows you why it's essential to check, check and check again that people understand and know how to do their jobs and also have measures in place so you can see where there are issues.To find out more go towww.exceptionalthinking.co.ukTo book an appointment to talk about lead generation, go towww.exceptionalthinking.co.uk/contact Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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9:52

Do you use Chat GPT?

The Exceptional Business Podcast ·

2025/10/24

Do you use Chat GPT or Excel functions to automate your workload?On this week's episode, Helen Dowling fromExceptional Thinking tells you why if you currently don't, you absolutely should and how you can use these tools to simplify your business.To find out more go towww.exceptionalthinking.co.ukTo book an appointment to talk about lead generation, go towww.exceptionalthinking.co.uk/contact Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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11:51

How to handle difficult clients

The Exceptional Business Podcast ·

2025/10/17

We all have the occasional difficult client, but when you do experience one, what can you do about it?On this week's episode, Helen Dowling fromExceptional Thinking walks you through seven different things you can do to help prevent difficult clients and then to deal with them when you experience them.To find out more go towww.exceptionalthinking.co.ukTo book an appointment to talk about lead generation, go towww.exceptionalthinking.co.uk/contact Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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12:23

Should you be doing everything yourself?

The Exceptional Business Podcast ·

2025/10/10

Do you currently do everything yourself? If this is you, then today's episode will be very useful.On this week's episode, Helen Dowling fromExceptional Thinking gives you three suggestions for getting out of the day to day and shows you what you should focus on instead to drive your business forward.To find out more go towww.exceptionalthinking.co.ukTo book an appointment to talk about lead generation, go towww.exceptionalthinking.co.uk/contact Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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6:56

New thinking on webinars

The Exceptional Business Podcast ·

2025/10/03

I've been listening to Josh Nelson from the Seven Figure Marketing Agency with new thinking about webinars.On this week's episode, Helen Dowling fromExceptional Thinking walks you through the changes we've made in our business about webinars and the difference it's made and shows you how you can apply these as well.To find out more go towww.exceptionalthinking.co.ukTo book an appointment to talk about lead generation, go towww.exceptionalthinking.co.uk/contact Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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5:17

The power of focus meetings

The Exceptional Business Podcast ·

2025/09/26

Do you have a regular focus meeting where you set your intentions for the week?On this week's episode, Helen Dowling fromExceptional Thinking explains why you should and goes through what's included in a focus meeting.To find out more go towww.exceptionalthinking.co.ukTo book an appointment to talk about lead generation, go towww.exceptionalthinking.co.uk/contact Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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9:37

Lessons from bollinger

The Exceptional Business Podcast ·

2025/09/19

We visited Bollinger Champagne house last year which was really interesting...On this week's episode, Helen Dowling fromExceptional Thinking goes through the experience and some of the lessons that you could apply to your business.To find out more go towww.exceptionalthinking.co.ukTo book an appointment to talk about lead generation, go towww.exceptionalthinking.co.uk/contact Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7:05

What is your proven process?

The Exceptional Business Podcast ·

2025/09/12

Do you have a proven step by step process that's mapped out and you can give to your clients and potential prospects?On this week's episode, Helen Dowling fromExceptional Thinking walks you through why you should and what this step by step process might look like.To find out more go towww.exceptionalthinking.co.ukTo book an appointment to talk about lead generation, go towww.exceptionalthinking.co.uk/contact Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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9:41

The art of asking questions

The Exceptional Business Podcast ·

2025/09/05

Do you know how to ask questions....and when you do, do you really listen to the answers?On this week's episode, Helen Dowling fromExceptional Thinking walks you through the power of asking questions and how you can use questions to get more clients.To find out more go towww.exceptionalthinking.co.ukTo book an appointment to talk about lead generation, go towww.exceptionalthinking.co.uk/contact Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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