What happens when progress feels like it's moving backwards?Dave and James 'Fresh Wheels' Sharples tackle some frustrations in this raw conversation. From the backlash against DEI initiatives to the troubling rise of the manosphere, they explore why anger and division seem to be bubbling to the surface.What they discuss:🌍 Why DEI isn't "nonsense"📺 Louis Theroux's Manosphere documentary and toxic masculinity⚠️ Why impressionable minds are being shaped by dangerous content🚗 The car finance upsell that went too far💼 When pushy sales tactics lose you the warWe also learn James' guilty pleasure is Married at First Sight Australia!Sometimes you just need to vent. This is 'that' episode for James.As always, enjoy, with your 'Quick Brew' ⏱️☕🎙️_____

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When was the last time you waited six months to get paid for work you'd already delivered?Dave and James 'Finance' Sharples welcome Kat Edwards from 1Finance to discuss the cash flow crisis facing small and medium businesses, the reality of payment terms that can cripple growth, and why personal branding matters more than ever.What they explore:💰 Why cash is still king⏰ The shocking truth about payment terms🤝 How human connection beats AI in financial services📱 Why LinkedIn credibility drives business decisions👶 Building a business during a pandemic with three kids under four!From invoice factoring to the power of positive thinking, this conversation reveals why the human element in finance should never be replaced by algorithms. Kat also shares how "done is better than perfect" became her business mantra.As always, enjoy, with your 'Quick Brew' ⏱️☕🎙️------🤝 Connect with Kat on LinkedIn🏢 Learn more about 1Finance📖 Read Kat's book recommendation | Change Your Paradigm, Change Your Life by Bob Proctor-----❤️ Thank you to our sponsors, Loomyna. Your AI conversation coach - helping managers, leaders, and HR professionals rehearse, refine, and communicate with clarity, confidence, and care.🔗 Learn more about Loomyna🤑 Don't forget to use the discount code: BREW10-----

Are you getting your workplace wellbeing advice from credible experts or TikTok trends?Dave and James 'Change Maker' Sharples tackle the growing problem of misinformation in the wellbeing space, exploring why cheapest isn't always best when it comes to training, and how AI is making it easier than ever to sound like an expert without the credentials to back it up.What they discuss:🎯 Why 83% of wellbeing advice on TikTok is inaccurate or misleading🤖 How AI can be a brilliant assistant but a dangerous replacement💼 Why spray-and-pray job applications are damaging your mental health🧠 The reality behind "thought leaders" and LinkedIn adviceFrom Be The Change tour updates to debating 'skill vs will' in hiring, this conversation challenges the echo chambers of social media and reminds us why credentials, lived experience, and genuine expertise matter more than ever.As always, enjoy, with your 'Quick Brew' ⏱️☕🎙️-----❤️ Thank you to our sponsors, Loomyna. Your AI conversation coach - helping managers, leaders, and HR professionals rehearse, refine, and communicate with clarity, confidence, and care.

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