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 work.
Each episode is practical, honest, and grounded in real experience. No hype. No buzzwords. Just clear thinking, real examples, and ideas you can apply straight away — whether you want a steadier pipeline, better clients, or more control over your business growth.
If you value quality over quantity, relationships over shortcuts, and results over noise, this is the podcast for you.
If you'd like to talk to us about qualified lead generation, please go to www.exceptionalthinking.co.uk/contact
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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 work.
Each episode is practical, honest, and grounded in real experience. No hype. No buzzwords. Just clear thinking, real examples, and ideas you can apply straight away — whether you want a steadier pipeline, better clients, or more control over your business growth.
If you value quality over quantity, relationships over shortcuts, and results over noise, this is the podcast for you.
If you'd like to talk to us about qualified lead generation, please go to www.exceptionalthinking.co.uk/contact
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 traditional calendar but can be applied at any time for a fresh start.
Key Takeaways:
Listener Challenge: Helen encourages listeners to complete this three-part reflection exercise before the next episode. Take the time to identify your achievements, clear past challenges, and extract key lessons to ensure a fresh start as you prepare for the year ahead.
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Call to Action: If you found this exercise helpful, be sure to tune in next week for part two, where Helen will guide you through setting your goals for 2026. Don’t forget to subscribe and share this episode with others who might benefit from this reflective practice. To learn more, visit www.exceptionalthinking.co.uk. To book an appointment to talk about lead generation, go to www.exceptionalthinking.co.uk/contact
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