Debra Shepherd
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Calm leadership for visible, meaningful business.
The Debra Shepherd Podcast is a warm, practical show about leading and building a business with more clarity and less strain. Solo reflections sit alongside guest conversations on presenting, hypnotherapy, slow fashion, values-led leadership, and the inner work behind public visibility.
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The Debra Shepherd Podcast sits at the intersection of business communication, self-leadership, and reflective personal development. Its pace is steady. Rather than chasing tactics in isolation, the show keeps returning to the person behind the message: the leader, business owner, course creator, personal brand, or entrepreneur trying to show up with clarity. Recent solo episodes examine visibility as an inside-out practice. They ask what it means to create resonance instead of noise, to make decisions from alignment, and to build a business that is not simply louder or busier. The language is accessible and encouraging. The show often takes familiar business pressures, such as presenting, profile-building, messaging, and leadership, and reframes them through energy, values, confidence, and connection. Guest interviews widen that lens. Theresa Miller discusses presentation nerves, media spokesperson skills, preparation, and the way an audience often wants a speaker to succeed. Vanessa Donlan brings hypnotherapy into a grounded conversation about stress, anxiety, subconscious change, and nervous system support. Ali Lennard shares the story of Philosophy Australia through slow fashion, comfortable design, Australian production, wholesale, white label manufacturing, and the power of community. Jane Phipps speaks about heart-centred leadership, inclusive teams, psychological safety, emotional intelligence, and the belief that people-first leadership can still deliver strong outcomes. The show is practical, but not bluntly transactional. It prefers reflection before action. Its strongest throughline is the idea that visibility, leadership, and business growth become more sustainable when they are connected to self-knowledge. There is room for personal story. There is also room for concrete application. Episodes can feel intimate, especially when conversations move into stress, confidence, purpose, and the moments when a business owner decides to shift direction. The result is a calm, women-centred business show for people who want presence, communication, and success to feel less forced and more congruent.
Made for: Best suited to women business owners, entrepreneurs, leaders, course creators, and personal brands who want more confidence and clarity around communication, visibility, and purpose. It also fits listeners drawn to reflective conversations about alignment, nervous system steadiness, and values-led work.
What sets it apart: The show stands apart by treating visibility as an inner leadership practice, not just a marketing tactic. Its interviews and solo reflections connect practical communication skills with emotional regulation, purpose, design, community, and self-trust.
Welcome to The Debra Shepherd Podcast. The Debra Shepherd Podcast is for women who want to lead well, show up confidently, and create success on their own terms — all whilst experiencing more ease, joy, and meaning in both life and business. Through a mix of personal development, mindset, and business insights, the show provides practical tips, tools, strategies, and stories to help you reconnect with yourself, elevate your visibility, and build a life and business that truly reflect who you are. Listen to episodes and conversations with extraordinary women in business, as they share their personal journeys of passion, purpose, co...
Based on 5 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Warm guest conversations connect purpose-led business ideas with specific choices about leadership, communication, technology, and operations.
Deborah Sheppard turns business interviews toward the decisions underneath visibility, leadership and daily operations. Conversations range from workplace trust and presenting under pressure to responsible AI use and clothing production.
Ethical AI meets sweaty palms and psychological safety, with your next business wobble firmly in view.
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Plainspoken advice for turning speaking nerves into something workable.
Teresa Miller's conversation makes speaking nerves feel manageable, not mysterious. The mix of media training and public speaking advice keeps the focus on what actually helps: prep, trust in the audience's good will, and use the rush of adrenaline instead of treating it like a…
A practical case for hypnotherapy as a way to think more clearly and move through life with more steadiness.
This episode presents hypnotherapy as a practical way to help women move through dysregulation, stress, and subconscious change. It works best when it stays close to the process itself: using a client's own words in session, meeting women who are stretched thin, and laying out…
A grounded look at comfortable, versatile clothes and transparent Sydney production.
Ali Leonard, the owner and designer behind Philosophy Australia, makes a clear case for clothes that are comfortable, easy to care for, and flexible enough to work all day.
A grounded case for heart-centered leadership that keeps care and performance in the same frame.
Jane Phipps brings a practical view of heart-centered leadership, shaped by more than 20 years in education, government, and the not-for-profit sector.
Reputation strategy beyond the social feed.
Irish business strategy, grounded in execution.
Brand strategy with commercial teeth.
Sharper systems for B2B content teams.
Nerves are not the enemy.
This episode explores how women can lead with clarity, confidence, and purpose by reconnecting with themselves first, rather than through constant effort and striving.
The host shares behind-the-scenes updates about recent shifts in her business, transitioning from social media consulting to broader communications and marketing while aiming to support leaders and business owners.
This episode explores whether business owners and entrepreneurs are creating noise or resonance when elevating their visibility, offering insights on meaningful communication and success.
Deborah Sheppard talks with hypnotherapist Vanessa Donlan in a calm, grounded conversation about nervous-system support.
Debra Shepherd discusses the link between visibility and self-leadership for women entrepreneurs.
Deborah Sheppard speaks with Ali Leonard, owner and designer of Philosophy Australia.
Jane Phipps joins Deborah Sheppard for a conversation about heart-centred leadership.
Debra Shepherd celebrates 200 episodes by revisiting the top 10 most popular conversations from her podcast, which offers business and leadership advice for women entrepreneurs.
Dr Nikki Sweeney, founder of AI Her Way, tells Deborah Sheppard how opening ChatGPT in November 2022 led her from academia and data science into ethical AI consultancy.
Debra Shepherd interviews Gabby Tyler, founder of Juice Institute, about building a cold-pressed juice business and her journey as an entrepreneur.
Debra Shepherd interviews Sonia Lovell, a menopause advocate, about reshaping conversations around women's health and menopause.
Debra Shepherd discusses how podcasting can increase visibility for business owners and entrepreneurs.
Debra Shepherd discusses the link between purpose and visibility for business owners, emphasizing how reconnecting with purpose can enhance how you show up in your business.
Debra Shepherd interviews Tanya Boots, founder of Inspirational Tea Co, about her journey from corporate to creating a tea gifting brand that inspires busy women.
Debra Shepherd interviews interior designer Kelly Doniger about her unconventional path to building a successful business and writing her book.
Debra Shepherd interviews Bethann Wynne about critical thinking in the age of AI, offering tips for business owners.
Debra Shepherd introduces her podcast and promotes an Aligned Visibility Masterclass for service-based entrepreneurs.
This episode features an interview with Marg Booth, a business owner and author, discussing mindset, leadership, and creating a meaningful life through service and her work with speakers.
Debra Shepherd interviews Dara Simpkin about incorporating play into business to foster culture, creativity, and innovation.
Debra Shepherd interviews Claire Siever about her book 'Less Hustle, More Happy' and discusses personal connection, building relationships, and engagement in the workplace.
This episode features an interview with Christie Kamphuis and Sam Stone, co-founders of Bettercup, discussing their mission to eliminate single-use plastic waste from events through reusable cup systems.
This episode features an interview with Emma Lovell about combining business, travel, and self-care through her concept of the 'pleasure lifestyle' and her new book, The Art of Pleasure.
Debra Shepherd interviews leadership coach Sherry about purpose, leadership, and transforming the world of work.
Debra Shepherd interviews Pauline Romeo, co-founder of Bodhi Holistic Hub, about making holistic health accessible and finding purpose.
Debra Shepherd interviews Kate Toon about her new book 'Six Figures While You Sleep' and discusses business and marketing strategies.
Debra Shepherd interviews the co-founders of Soul Pops Cacao about their wellness product and journey.
This episode features an interview with Teisha Rose, founder of Hurdle2Hope®, discussing how to harness strength, regain power, and build resilience through mindset strategies for those with chronic illnesses and caregivers.
This episode features an interview with Liz Leigh, co-founder of Content Design Hub, discussing how content design helps create inclusive digital experiences and connect with customers.
Interview with holistic health expert Kate Boyle about movement, nutrition, and creating a meaningful life.