The Leveraged Business: Earn More, Work Less, Grow Faster

In this short episode, Jay celebrates the launch of a special project and her latest book Rising Resilient with Grit, Grace & Growth: A Coaching Handbook Inspired by the Collective Wisdom of Successful Entrepreneurs Navigating Challenge, Crisis & Change.

 She explores the intersection between AI acceleration and human resilience — a conversation almost no one is having, but every entrepreneur needs. Because AI is...

AI is no longer optional, it's a strategic necessity. But using AI effectively isn't about chasing the latest tools; it's about aligning technology with purpose, people, and process.

In this episode of The Leveraged Business Podcast, Dr. Jay Allyson (Dempster) breaks down a clear roadmap for business owners ready to implement AI with intention and integrity.

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In this episode of The Leveraged Business Podcast, we continue on our journey into the possibilities and pitfalls of using AI as part of your business growth strategy, and our series theme: Accelerating with AI — exploring practical ways entrepreneurs and business leaders can use AI tools to scale faster.

I decided to run an experiment using Google's NotebookLM. By uploading the preface and introduction of my book, The AI Bus...

If AI can do more and more—how do you stay in command of your voice, your content, and your values?

In Part 2 of my conversation with Joe Lépine, we shift from mindset and ethics to trust and real-world application. We dive into the how of working with AI as a creative partner, sharing tools, workflows, and real examples of using AI in content creation, programme design, and daily business tasks.

We also explore one of the mo...

What does it really mean to be resilient in the age of AI?

In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, Jay is joined by author and educator Joachim "Joe" Lépine to explore how AI is disrupting service-based businesses, and how trust, critical thinking, and a human-first approach are becoming essential to staying relevant.

Listen in as we unpack the mindset shifts that AI demands, how to use these tools ethically, and why resilience is...

We're back! After a short break, Series 3 of The Leveraged Business Podcast opens with one of the biggest shifts happening in business today: AI Business Strategies.

Discover how AI can help you evolve your business model to achieve smarter, faster, sustainable growth. In this episode, Jay Allyson explores how AI is creating real leverage for consultants, coaches and expert businesses, sharing transforma...

Feeling a little "off" after the holidays? You're not alone!

Getting back into work after a well-deserved break can feel heavy, and gaining back your business momentum isn't always easy.

If you're still stuck in that holiday slump, whether it's New Year's or Summer time toda...

In this landmark final episode of our Rising Resilient series, we're unpacking the ultimate guide to entrepreneurial resilience, synthesised from conversations with 20 remarkable women business leaders. From Fortune 500 executives and tech innovators to successful startup founders and corporate change makers, these accomplished entrepreneurs reveal their hard-won wisdom about building sustainable success.

Host Jay Allyson weaves to...

Ever achieved everything you thought you wanted, only to feel strangely empty inside? You're not alone.

In this powerful episode of Rising Resilient, I'm delving into the silent crisis facing high achievers - that pivotal moment when success feels hollow. Through real stories of executives and entrepreneurs, we explore:

• The crossroads mome...

Today we're joined by Susan Schramm, a distinguished strategy expert who helps CEOs and leadership teams fast-track high-stakes initiatives when failure isn't an option.

As the founder of Go to Market Impact, Susan has developed the proprietary De-Risk System for Impact®, helping organisations systematically navigate the hidden risks that can derail even the best strategies. Susan is a business consultant who has mastered the art o...

Are you an entrepreneur, corporate professional, or someone at a career crossroads seeking inspiration and practical advice to help you navigate the ups and downs of your journey?

In this episode of our Rising Resilience series, you're invited to listen in to the insights of career strategist and leadership coach, Suzanne Magee (formerly Martyn-Jones) as we discuss resilience, leadership, and overcoming challenges in the corporate ...

Whether you're building a small business or leading a purpose-driven organisation, this episode will give you some super-powered methods to strengthen your mindset, clarify your message, and achieve entrepreneurial success.

In this interview for the Rising Resilient series, we welcome back Sophie Lechner, Business Strategist and LinkedIn Coach for Mission-Driven Entrepreneurs. Sophie shares her expertise on empowering entrepreneurs...

Join us on this episode of "Leading with Impact" as we sit down with the multi-talented Dr. Chris L. Johnson, a psychologist, Master Somatic Coach, and business owner. With over 25 years of experience, Chris partners with leaders to create resilient, conscious, and impactful organisations, transforming the face of leadership and business.

In this insightful conversation, Dr. Johnson shares her journey from growing up with entr...

Discover the qualities that enable introverts to build resilience and grow their leadership skills to become more impactful leaders and confident, assertive communicators.

In this episode of the Leverage Business Podcast, we chat with Berry Kruijning, Principal of Crowning Communications. Tailored for entrepreneurs and leaders, especially those who identify as introverts, this episode delves into the unique strengths and challenges...

In today's fast-paced and demanding world, self-empowerment, energy management, and adaptability are key to building resilience for women leaders challenged with navigating work-life balance, avoiding burnout, and thriving, be it in the workplace or as an entrepreneur.

My guest for this episode is Stephanie Slocum, the founder of Engineers Rising LLC, and a dynamic advocate for women leaders in STEM. As an engineer, author, sought-...

Continuing our Rising Resilient series of interviews with amazing women entrepreneurs', today we have the pleasure of the insightful Christina Becker in the guest hotseat exploring soul making as a spiritual practice.

As well as an astute non-profit advocate, and consultant, trainer, and founder of the Canadian Non-Profit Academy, Christina is a renowned Jungian psychoanalyst and author, known for her expe...

In this episode, we delve into the vibrant world of Laura Hess, a master coach with over two decades of experience in transformational coaching who specialises in guiding women aged 59 and beyond into their encore years, gracefully, purposefully, and above all, joyfully.

Having previously run impactful mastermind groups with her husband Philip Cohn under their PUSH the Envelope™ brand, Laura brings a wealth of experience and pionee...

In this empowering episode of our podcast, we sit down with the remarkable Annika Ek, an Evolutionary Nutritionist and the visionary behind TrulyU Evolutionary Nutrition. Annika brings a unique perspective to health and wellness by blending ancient practices with contemporary strategies, all aimed at helping women embrace self-care seamlessly.

Annika's journey is deeply personal. As a mother and someone who has witnessed the impact...

Welcome to a very transformative episode of our Rising Resilient series, featuring women entrepreneurs I have the privilege to know and work with as business strategist, coach, and friend. Join us as we delve into the heart of resilience in the business world, featuring the insightful Leah Grant.

This episode offers a deep dive into Leah's entrepreneurial spirit and her knack for harnessing resilience to overcome business challenge...