Tea with the Queen

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Emma McQueen has been supporting women from all backgrounds to achieve their full potential for more than 20 years. She's passionately committed to ensuring women have what they need to feel fulfilled and excited by their working lives. We all have it in us to achieve our full potential- sometimes we just need a bit of understanding, some practical and logical actions and a gentle nudge to get that momentum which leads to progress and progress which leads to fulfilment. Emma McQueen chats with a range of women in leadership and in business to explore the practicalities of how they feel energised by their work and their personal definitions of success. Join Emma for a tea as she and her guests chat success, failure and optimism, sharing the actionable, results-focused tips and strategies that got them to where they are today.

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October 25, 202633 min

On Domestic Violence: If You Had To Leave Tonight, Could You?

If you had to leave tonight, would you be able to? Not emotionally, but logistically, financially, safely? This is a sensitive episode. We’re talking about domestic violence, coercive control, economic abuse, and why “just leave” is almost never a simple answer. I’m sharing why this matters to me personally, what’s happening here in Australia and what can actually help if you’re trying to build more options for yourself or support another woman. We’ll talk about the uncomfortable truth that money isn’t the whole answer, but it is part of it, and why I encourage women to build financial independence. I’ll also introduce you to a buffer I call the “running away from home” bucket. I’ll share what we’re doing through our ongoing partnership with Safe Steps, plus practical ways you can help, whether that’s building your own security, donating, sharing support services, or simply listening with compassion when a woman tells you she doesn’t feel safe. No woman standing alone. LINKS: Website : https://tea-with-the-queen.captivate.fm/linkedin For a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive' – https://emmamcqueen.com.au/want-more/emmas-book/ YouTube Channel BD Sprint: https://emmamcqueen.com.au/coaching-services/bd-sprint/ Mentioned in this episode: Thriving Women Thriving Women

October 18, 202612 min

The Money Is Sitting In Your Follow-Up

If you’re scared of sounding salesy, you might be leaving money on the table. In this episode, I’m talking about follow-up, and why it isn’t pushy or chasing. Follow-up is simply closing the loop with someone who already showed interest and then got busy. I’m sharing what surprised me while organising Day With The Queen. I’ve had a stack of conversations with suppliers, asked for information, received proposals, and then heard nothing. And I wasn’t uninterested. I was busy, with a million moving parts and about 84 tabs open. You’ll hear why silence doesn’t automatically mean “no,” how to stop making up stories when someone doesn’t reply, and the one-sentence system I add to every proposal so follow-up feels easy and expected. I’m also giving you simple follow-up scripts you can steal and tweak so you still sound like you, plus the challenge I want you to do straight after listening. Website : https://tea-with-the-queen.captivate.fm/linkedin For a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive' – https://emmamcqueen.com.au/want-more/emmas-book/ YouTube Channel BD Sprint: https://emmamcqueen.com.au/coaching-services/bd-sprint/

October 11, 20264 min

Why I Make My Clients Cry

I make people cry. And it’s not because I’m mean, I swear. It happens because I’m direct and ask the questions people have been dodging. The moment you finally say the real thing out loud, the body often responds before the brain has caught up. This episode is about what’s actually going on in that moment, and why tears in business are often a sign you’ve reached something true. We talk about the difference between having a cry and building a house there, and why the tears aren’t the problem. What matters is what happens next. If you're in a season where you feel exhausted, frightened, disappointed, or like you've outgrown something, this episode will help you ask better questions and decide what you're going to do next. LINKS: Website : https://tea-with-the-queen.captivate.fm/linkedin For a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive' – https://emmamcqueen.com.au/want-more/emmas-book/ YouTube Channel BD Sprint: https://emmamcqueen.com.au/coaching-services/bd-sprint/

October 4, 202617 min

Your Reputation Is Built In The Boring Bits

A sponsor said something to me recently that made me stop and think about reputation in a whole new way. In this episode, I’m unpacking what the “halo effect” looks like in real life, and why people are watching how you do business long before they ever buy from you. You’ll learn what your audience is actually noticing (your follow up, your communication, your delivery, and how it feels to be in your world), plus how to build trust without trying to sound impressive or salesy. I’ll also share how to make your process more visible in a way that feels natural, so your credibility speaks for itself and selling starts to feel a whole lot easier. LINKS: Website : https://tea-with-the-queen.captivate.fm/linkedin For a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive' – https://emmamcqueen.com.au/want-more/emmas-book/ YouTube Channel BD Sprint: https://emmamcqueen.com.au/coaching-services/bd-sprint/

September 27, 202613 min

Your Next Level Might Already Exist

If your business feels busy but growth feels slow, the answer is usually in the audit you haven’t done yet. In this episode, I’m going to show you how to audit your business offers so you can spot what’s working in your business and see whether your next level might already exist in the offers, content and sales you’ve already created. I’ll talk about why constant creation is exhausting, and why the real discipline is choosing which ideas deserve your time, energy and attention. I’ll also walk you through what to look for when you review past offerings, especially the ones that worked and then somehow disappeared from your calendar. We’ll cover why clarity and simplicity make selling easier, and how simplifying your offers can strengthen your message and customer journey. If you’ve been trying to solve every growth issue with more marketing, this will help you zoom out and see what’s actually needed, including the business systems that make growth feel lighter. We’ll finish with practical questions to guide your audit, including what to relaunch, what to automate, what to delegate, and what to ditch, so you can build momentum without creating more work than necessary. Website: https://tea-with-the-queen.captivate.fm/linkedin For a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive' – https://emmamcqueen.com.au/want-more/emmas-book/ YouTube Channel BD Sprint: https://emmamcqueen.com.au/coaching-services/bd-sprint/

September 20, 202611 min

How I Use Xero Accounting Software In My Business

If you’ve been avoiding your numbers, you’re not alone. I’ve coached hundreds of business owners and I’ve seen smart, capable women do everything except open their profit and loss statement, then wonder why decision-making feels stressful and reactive. Xero accounting software can be a great choice for small business owners. When you can see what’s coming in, what’s going out, and which revenue streams are performing, you stop relying on how busy you feel and you start relying on data. I walk you through my Financial Fridays practice, how I track revenue streams inside Xero, and how I compare months, quarters, and years to spot patterns early. We also cover cash vs accrual in Xero, because I know this is confusing for small business owners. If you want more financial confidence, start with one report and one number this week. Open Xero, look with curiosity, and give yourself the clarity that makes better decisions possible. Chapter markers 00:00 Introduction 01:09 Why I love Xero and why visibility matters 02:22 Tracking revenue streams inside Xero 03:55 Comparing months, quarters, and years 04:55 Cash vs accrual in Xero explained 06:26 Stop only checking numbers at tax time 07:06 Financial confidence is your job LINKS: Emma McQueen: Website Linkedin: https://tea-with-the-queen.captivate.fm/linkedin For a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive' – https://emmamcqueen.com.au/want-more/emmas-book/ YouTube Channel Day With The Queen Event - October 22nd: https://emmamcqueen.com.au/events/day-with-the-queen/ BD Sprint: https://emmamcqueen.com.au/coaching-services/bd-sprint/ Mentioned in this episode: Day With The Queen

September 13, 202613 min

Cash Flow Basics: Your Business Account Is Not Your Wallet

A big revenue month can still mean a broke business. This episode is about the cash flow management shift that stops you seeing a healthy bank balance and assuming you’ve got spending money, because that money already has jobs waiting for it. You’ll hear why revenue is only the starting point, and why your business account needs to be treated like its own entity with real responsibilities attached. We’ll also unpack the stress that comes from leaving everything in one account, then trying to work out what’s available, what’s committed, and what belongs to the ATO. I walk you through my simple three-bucket method, including how I separate daily expenses, tax, and profit, and why this system makes business cash flow feel clearer almost immediately. You’ll also hear the mindset shift behind creating profit intentionally, even when you’re starting small. We finish with a practical weekly money check-in that keeps you calm and in control, plus a few questions to ask yourself the next time money lands in your account. If you’ve been winging it and hoping there’s enough left when BAS rolls around, this will help you get a plan in place without making it complicated. Emma McQueen: Website : https://tea-with-the-queen.captivate.fm/linkedin For a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive' – https://emmamcqueen.com.au/want-more/emmas-book/ YouTube Channel BD Sprint: https://emmamcqueen.com.au/coaching-services/bd-sprint/ Mentioned in this episode: Day With The Queen

September 6, 202611 min

Should You Be Friends With Clients? Boundaries, Trust, And Real Relationships

Somewhere along the way, a lot of women end up running their business like a corporate job they never even wanted. You sit at the desk because you think you should, you wait for “lunchtime” to eat, and you feel weird about going for a walk at 2pm, even when the work is done. Mixing business and personal is the focus in this episode. It’s clear to me that the old rules around “professionalism” often don’t fit the way we run businesses today. I’m sharing the corporate rule book I grew up with, and how I accidentally brought it into my own business without questioning it. Then I’ll walk you through what changed when I started rewriting the rules, building a schedule that suits my energy, and letting business relationships be real. Boundaries matter, but boundaries do not have to mean walls, and you can take your business seriously without taking yourself too seriously. Should you be friends with clients, are you “allowed” to work differently and what does it mean to run a business on your own terms with your own boundaries. At the end, I’ll give you a set of questions to help you spot the rules you’re following on autopilot, and choose what stays. Chapter markers 00:00 Introduction 00:19 Corporate Rulebook Legacy 01:25 Recreating Corporate Freedom 02:48 Rewrite Your Workday 03:53 Blurring Client Boundaries 05:32 Finding Your Business Village 06:24 Question Your Old Rules 07:17 Homework And Boundaries LINKS: Emma McQueen: Website Linkedin For a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive' – https://emmamcqueen.com.au/want-more/emmas-book/ YouTube Channel BD Sprint: https://emmamcqueen.com.au/coaching-services/bd-sprint/ Mentioned in this episode: Day With The Queen

August 30, 202617 min

What Are You Actually Paying Your Business Coach For

If you've ever looked at a coaching fee and immediately divided it by the number of sessions, you're not alone. It's the most common pricing question I hear, and it's also the one that misses the point. Today I’m taking a look at what you're really paying for when you hire a business coach (or any expert). Because the hour you can see is rarely the product. The product is the thinking, the context, the preparation, the follow-up, and the experience that sits behind it. I share a real example of a client who needed help fast, and how I spent hours inside their numbers before our first official session even happened. That's the work. It's why I cap one-on-one clients, and it's why how many sessions do I get? is such a boring question. If you sell your expertise, this episode will help you stop pricing the visible hour and start valuing the invisible work, access, and judgment your clients are actually buying. Chapter markers 00:00 Introduction 01:15 The hour isn't the product 05:09 You're paying to have your business on my brain 06:16 Visible work vs invisible work 07:13 Sometimes 10 minutes took 20 years 08:17 Stop discounting what's easy for you 09:28 They're not buying the deliverable, they're buying your judgment 10:11 Access is part of the product 12:22 I'm not selling hours LINKS: Emma McQueen: Website : Linkedin: https://tea-with-the-queen.captivate.fm/linkedin For a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive' – https://emmamcqueen.com.au/want-more/emmas-book/ YouTube Channel Day With The Queen Event - Melbourne - Oct 22nd 2026:https://emmamcqueen.com.au/events/day-with-the-queen/ BD Sprint: https://emmamcqueen.com.au/coaching-services/bd-sprint/ Mentioned in this episode: Day With The Queen

August 23, 202613 min

Successful Women Need More Joy In Business - Not Productivity

What do blindfolded bowling, ding dong ditch, and someone suggesting “murder in the dark” have to do with business? Absolutely nothing, and also everything. What I noticed after our Thriving Women retreat earlier this month made it clear: the moments of laughter didn’t distract us from the work. They prepared us for it. The energy shifted, creativity lifted, and women who carry huge responsibility looked lighter. Somewhere along the line, especially as women, we lose permission to play. Everything has to be productive, measured, and “worth it”. We tell ourselves we’ll have fun after the launch, after tax time, after the busy season, after the next goal. But joy isn’t the reward at the end. It’s fuel. So this week, ask yourself: what could you do today that would make you smile, even for three minutes? Chapter markers 00:00 Fun and games at a business retreat (and why it matters) 01:07 The 3-minute exercise that changed the room 02:00 Blindfolded bowling 02:54 Ding dong ditch and “murder in the dark” 04:56 When did we lose permission to be silly 05:45 Why joy gets delayed 06:50 Joy isn’t the reward, it’s the fuel 07:08 Joy as a burnout boundary 08:14 What makes Thriving Women different: community 09:03 Joy is essential, not accidental 09:42 Take business seriously without taking yourself too seriously 09:43 Three questions to ask yourself this week 10:24 Stop waiting for life to be less busy 10:44 What silly thing did you stop doing? LINKS: Emma McQueen: Website : https://tea-with-the-queen.captivate.fm/linkedin For a copy of Emma's book, 'Go-getter: Raise your mojo, shift your mindset and thrive' – https://emmamcqueen.com.au/want-more/emmas-book/ Day With The Queen - Melbourne Event - Oct 22nd, 2026 https://emmamcqueen.com.au/events/day-with-the-queen/ YouTube Channel BD Sprint: https://emmamcqueen.com.au/coaching-services/bd-sprint/ Mentioned in this episode: Day With The Queen

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