In this episode, Karen discusses how founders and business leaders can use automation to save time, reduce admin, and create more consistency across their people processes without removing the human side of leadership.

Because for many growing businesses, people management starts off as something you simply absorb into your day. But as the team grows, so does the admin. Before long, you are spending hours on follow up, reminders, approvals, and processes that do not really need to depend on you.

In today’s episode, we explore seven practical management tasks you can start automating now, including:

• Recruitment admin, so you can spend less time on back and forth and more time making good hiring decisions
• Onboarding workflows, to create a smoother and more consistent experience for new starters
• Performance check in reminders, so important conversations do not keep slipping when things get busy
• Training and compliance tracking, to reduce risk and make sure important requirements are not missed
• Leave and timesheet approvals, to cut down on unnecessary friction and manual follow up
• Routine employee communication, so key updates are sent clearly and consistently
• Reporting and dashboards, to help you spot patterns early and make better people decisions

If you have ever felt like you have become the accidental HR manager in your own business, this episode will help you think more clearly about what to systemise, what to keep personal, and where to start.

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In this episode, Karen explores why so many small business leaders only think about performance management once something has already gone wrong.

Instead of seeing it as just paperwork, warnings and formal conversations, she looks at what good performance management really involves: clear expectations, regular feedback, role clarity, support, accountability and stronger leadership.

In today’s episode, you will learn about:

• Why performance management should not start at the formal end
• The accidental manager problem
• Why role clarity matters more than many leaders realise
• How regular feedback and check ins prevent bigger issues later
• Why culture plays such an important role in accountability

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In this episode, Karen is joined by Don Hett, founder of CleanKings, EarthyTabs and Crittiks.

Thirteen years ago, Don started CleanKings. Over time, the business grew successfully, but like many Founders, he found himself deeply embedded in the day to day operations. At one point he realised he had become a prisoner of his own company. That moment became a turning point.

In this conversation, Don shares how he transitioned from being the hands on operator to becoming the visionary leader behind the business. He talks openly about the systems, operational clarity and leadership capability required to build a company that does not rely solely on the founder.

We explore:

• The emotional shift from doer to leader of leaders
• Why hiring people smarter than you is essential for growth
• How to build culture across multiple ventures
• The importance of delegation with clarity and accountability
• What founders should stop doing if they want to scale
• How overthinking can stall business momentum

We also discuss Don’s latest venture, EarthyTabs, a purpose driven startup tackling the environmental impact of cleaning chemicals. Born from frustration inside his own cleaning company, EarthyTabs combines product innovation with measurable sustainability data, helping businesses understand the real impact of their choices.

If you are a founder, business owner or leader who wants to scale without being trapped in operations, this episode offers practical insights grounded in real experience.

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Earthy Tabs: https://www.earthytabs.com/

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