Interviews & ideas to
manage the mental load
of business & life with Aerlie Wildy
Welcome to Unload Podcast with Aerlie
If you’re a business owner or a leader struggling to stay on top of everything, then chances are, you’re drowning in emails, tasks, wearing all the hats… and wondering how other’s do it all without burning out!
The Unload Podcast is conversations about managing the mental load, and the ups and downs of juggling all the balls and hoping nothing falls through the cracks. I’ll be chatting with business owners and leaders about the impact of their mental load, strategies they’ve tested and how it’s working for them.
The mental load is real, and it’s not going away. If you feel like the juggle is a daily struggle, rest assured that you are not alone.
Join me to hear how others are navigating the mental load so that there’s more space for their dreams, and along the way, I’ll highlight the golden nuggets and provide tips to lighten the load.
Being Your Best Client | Episode 04
In today's episode of the Unload podcast, I'm chatting with the Founder of The Career Introvert Janice Chaka about how she supports herself in managing the mental load. As a business owner, Janice knows how it can leave you feeling exhausted, so she has worked really...
Sharing the Mental Load | Episode 03
This week I chat with SA Woman Founder Carly Thompson-Barry about how she's literally created a whole connected business based on sharing the mental load with those who understand.We talk about how Carly has managed the mental load of running a multifaceted business...
Putting yourself first serves everyone | Episode 02
Ailsa, a walk and talk psychotherapist, author, and mother of two, shares her strategies for managing the mental load. She emphasizes the importance of listening to one's own needs, making lists, and taking time for reflection. Ailsa also suggests clearing physical...
Tips for Reducing your Mental Load
This first episode of the Unload podcast is about how I felt impacted by the mental load. I was stuck and drowning in the little tasks with no space for me to take action. As an Efficiency Consultant and Coach, I felt compelled to help others that were feeling the...
Creating a Business Hub in ClickUp | Episode 19
When it comes to creating a business hub, ClickUp is a great option. It allows the team to access information, see what's coming up, learn more about the business, and complete important HR activities. In Episode 19, I provide you with some inspiration with 6 simple...
Sliding into 2023 Feeling Prepared | Episode 18
Everyone I talk to lately is overwhelmed, and their mental load is through the roof. There are too many tabs open, too many to do's, too many things to remember, and we are all moving too fast! In my own experience, I feel like this leaves us working harder, feeling...
Practical Tips to Reduce the Mental Load | Episode 17
Everyone I talk to lately is overwhelmed, and their mental load is through the roof. There are too many tabs open, too many to do's, too many things to remember, and we are all moving too fast! In my own experience, I feel like this leaves us working harder, feeling...
4 Common Project Management Tool Mistakes | Episode 16
I am invited to help my clients make their project management tool work more effectively for them, and in this process, there are 4 project management tool mistakes I see. In my role as a Business Efficiency Consultant, I can see where a project management tool set up...
Inbox Overwhelm? Try These Tips to Manage Your Inbox | Episode 15
We've all experienced Inbox Overwhelm! It's one of those things that can creep up on you, and before you know it there are 100+ or even 1000+ emails banked up in your Inbox waiting to be deleted, filed, responded to, read, or forwarded. There are so many decisions...
How to Onboard New Team Members Effectively so You Don’t Have to Do it All | Episode 14
We get it. It can be TRULY frustrating as a business owner (not to mention time-consuming to train) someone to do the task that you know like the back of your hand. But is it worth it? In today’s episode of The Business Efficiency Podcast, let me share with you a very...
Getting Started with Automation | Episode 13
Workplace automation is the application of processes or systems using technology (software and/or hardware) to do repeatable or predictable workflows without requiring manual intervention. The result? Speeding up the way you work by removing manual steps to increase...
Business Organisation Tips to Create More Space | Episode 12
Clutter blocks creativity. As a business owner, there are a lot of mental work, and this can often feel cluttered. Add in the cloud and tech stack of managing a business, and there are lot of elements to keep organised. A disorganised business, where files,...
6 Practical tips to Make Your Business More Efficient | Episode 11
Business efficiency is not just about saving time and money. I know - it’s pretty important, but making your business more efficient has other benefits. It provides a much stronger foundation for growth. It means that processes are documented, your team communicates...
6 Planning Tips for a realistic and successful Quarter 3 | Episode 10
Business and life move fast. Taking time out to make a plan for the next few months can seem counter-intuitive when you’re flat out, but staying strategic rather than reactive is essential. With the start of a new quarter, and half of a year gone already, there’s an...
Processes or people? Which is more important for your business? | Episode 09
When you spend so much time documenting processes, and your team still don’t utilise them, what do you do? Every business needs processes, but when they’re not actually having the impact you know they can in your business, it can be frustrating. In today’s episode of...
How to Choose the Best Project Management Tool for your Business and Team | Episode 08
When there are so many project management tools available, it’s really difficult to work out which one is right for your business management. You also need to consider how easy it will be for your team to learn and use, and what kind of reporting and visibility of...
How to Systemise your Team Meeting Management | Episode 07
Team meetings are the place where your business and your team culture collide. You may have a vision about your team culture and expectations, but often when you are deep in organising all of the other bits and pieces, the successful management of team meetings can...
How to write a to do list that actually makes you more productive | Episode 06
When was the last time you thought about how you write your to-do list? Habits from a time when we were actually less busy and could retain more information in our heads can linger. Perhaps you haven’t even thought about how you write your to-do list, it just...
How to stop putting out fires in your business | Episode 05
Do you spend a lot of your time putting out fires? Does it get in the way of the work you actually need to do? Today’s podcast episode includes a process on how to address these issues effectively and efficiently. I also provide you with some examples and strategies...
How to bake delicious cookies Every. Single. Time (and Quick and Easy tips for documenting processes) | Episode 04
Want to bake delicious cookies Every. Single. Time? Today’s episode is all about how you can. Listen in for 9 quick and easy tips to get you started, or to give you back some momentum to help you document your processes. I’ve provided some really practical tips to...