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Why content planning is so hard and what you can do to make it easier

Do you know in your head that content planning is good for your business, especially as you go into the end of the year, but feel like it's such a hard thing to actually do? 
Whilst it may feel like just another thing on your to-do list, in this episode you'll learn how a structured approach saves time and stress, ultimately leading to more intentional and impactful content. 
Mel Daniels introduces the concept of minimum viable content and how to apply it to your busy business life without compromising the quality of your content. She explores why content planning might feel difficult for you right now and, more importantly, how knowing one simple thing can change the way you feel about planning your content. By focusing on your strengths and utilising the four simple steps to content planning, you'll become a powerful and consistent content creator in no time. 
Mel also invites you to join her 90-day content planning workshop.
00:00 Introduction to content planning01:04 Welcome to The Powerful Content Podcast02:04 Acknowledgement to Country02:47 The importance of content planning03:29 Meal planning as a metaphor for content planning07:32 The concept of minimum viable content11:42 Four simple steps to content planning15:54 Join the 90 day content planning workshop17:20 Conclusion and final thoughts
Links mentioned in this podcast90 day content planning workshopUnlock your content creator archetype quiz
If you enjoyed listening to this episode, then you’ll also love:
Episode 140 – Transforming ideas into strategic contentEpisode 141 - Plan your content smarter: busting the myths that hold you back
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Plan your content smarter: Busting the myths that hold you back

Is content planning really worth the time and effort, or is it just another task that stifles your creativity and adds to your overwhelm? 
In episode 141 of The Powerful Content Podcast, Mel Daniels looks at this question by debunking common myths around content planning, Mel highlights how it doesn't stifle creativity or add to your workload. Instead, she explains how a flexible and simple content plan can enhance creativity, consistency, and business growth.  
Mel shares practical strategies to overcome your content blocks, showcases the benefits of a content plan for businesses of all sizes, and offers guidance on making planning a habitual and supportive process.  
This episode serves as a bonus solo session packed with insights, aiming to shift your mindset and transform your content creation approach. 
 
00:00 Introduction: Is content planning worth it? 
01:04 Welcome to The Powerful Content Podcast 
02:04 Acknowledgement to Country 
02:22 The importance of planning 
05:01 Myth busting: Content planning misconceptions 
14:32 How to move forward with content planning 
16:26 Join the 90 Day Content Planning Workshop 
17:27 Conclusion and ways to work together 
 
 
Links mentioned in this podcast 
90 Day Content Planning Workshop 
Content Creator Archetype Quiz 
 
If you enjoyed listening to this episode, then you’ll also love: 
Episode 136 – My favourite content planning tools 
Episode 138 – 5 simple steps to map your content ecosystem 
 
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Transforming ideas into strategic content

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How do you turn a content idea into something meaningful and strategic for your audience? 
In this episode, Mel Daniels addresses the challenge of turning ideas into meaningful content and shares actionable steps to streamline the process of being more intentional. She discusses the importance of creating strategic content that engages your audience and moves them through the client journey.  
Mel provides a detailed outline of steps including capturing initial ideas, refining them, ensuring they provide value, and sharing them effectively. She also touches on the concept of content creator archetypes to help listeners understand their unique approach to content creation.  
Make sure you join Mel in her upcoming content planning workshop. 
 
00:00 Introduction: The importance of strategic content 
00:58 Welcome to The Powerful Content Podcast 
01:58 Acknowledgement to Country 
02:15 Turning ideas into meaningful content 
04:05 The four Ps of consistent content 
05:59 Capturing and refining your ideas 
09:48 Organising and providing value 
12:55 Sharing your ideas effectively 
17:02 Workshop invitation 
18:14 Connect and Work with Mel 
 
Links mentioned in this podcast 
Content Planning Workshop 
A Year’s Worth of Content Mini-course 
The Content Effect 
Content Creator Archetype Quiz 
 
If you enjoyed listening to this episode, then you’ll also love: 
Episode 20 – Abundant content ideas 
Episode 89 – The ultimate content idea generator
Ready to work with me? 
Buy my book The Power of Content 
Join my membership The Content Effect 
Work with me 1:1 with The Content Accelerator 
Join my free Facebook Group The Content Project 
 
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Embrace your creative potential for business success with Dr Marion Piper

Can creativity transform your business? 
In this of The Powerful Content Podcast, Mel Daniels speaks with Creativity Coach Dr Marion Piper on the impact of creativity on business success.
Listen in as they explore debunking creativity myths, actionable steps to harness creativity such as setting boundaries and dealing with overwhelming inputs and the significance of viewing your business as an art form. 
Dr Maz gives practical tips to foster creativity through constraints and breaking routines. 
Tune in to discover how embracing your creative potential can help you stand out, problem solve and keep you relevant in a crowded market.
00:00 Introduction to creativity00:41 Welcome to the Podcast01:41 Acknowledgement of Country02:11 Episode overview and guest introduction05:33 Defining creativity08:31 Creativity in business11:54 The creative process and problem solving16:10 Managing inputs and staying inspired19:30 Overcoming creative blocks20:43 Taking action and incubation21:32 Finding motivation and resources23:42 The importance of creativity in business26:18 Staying creative in uncertain times27:11 Breaking routines to boost creativity27:47 Understanding your creative flow30:27 Resources and final thoughts34:10 Conclusion
Get to know Dr Marion Piper
If you want to live a fully creative life, then Dr Marion Piper (aka Dr Maz) is your go-to gal. As a Creativity Coach, she helps professional Creatives (in business and life) get unstuck so they can ‘Spiral Up’ and confidently make their world-changing ideas real. Having traveled the world and completed a swag of degrees (including a PhD), Dr Maz is on a mission to change how we understand, embrace and use creativity in business and beyond.
 
Where to find Dr Marion Piper
Instagram: www.instagram.com/marionpipercreativeWebsite: www.drmarionpiper.com.au
 
Links mentioned in this podcast
What Doesn't Kill Us: 
 
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Episode 73 - Managing your energy as an impact-driven entrepreneur with Alena Turley
Episode 133 - 4 ways to support yourself as a sensitive business owner so that you can be softly successful with Sam Dhu
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Map your content ecosystem to streamline your strategy

Feeling overwhelmed with content creation and unsure how it all connects?  
The answer may lie in creating a content ecosystem map. 
In this episode of The Powerful Content Podcast, Mel Daniels addresses the common challenge of content overwhelm by giving you a step by step run down on how to map your content ecosystem.  
She explains how to align your content efforts with your objectives through a visual representation of how your content fits together. She covers how to integrate platforms, identify growth opportunities, and ensure your content is both purposeful and strategic.  
The episode contains practical advice on understanding your message, identifying content types, mapping content channels as well as the importance of aligning your core beliefs with your content and organising workflows. 
 
00:00 Introduction: Overcoming content overwhelm 
01:03 Welcome to The Powerful Content Podcast 
02:03: Acknowledgement to Country 
03:50 Understanding content ecosystems 
05:57 Benefits of mapping your content ecosystem 
08:59 Steps to create your content ecosystem 
09:55 Crafting your core message 
11:42 Identifying content types 
13:06 Mapping content channels 
14:08 Audience touchpoints
15:02 Purpose and goals 
15:28 Content Workflow
16:53 Next Steps and Resources 
17:23 Final Thoughts and Farewell 
 
Links mentioned in this podcast 
The Power of Content 
Content that Converts Masterclass 
The Content Roadmap 
One Page Content Strategy 
A year’s worth of content ideas 
The Content Effect 
 
If you enjoyed listening to this episode, then you’ll also love: 
Episode 10 – The power of reimagination 
Episode 32 – Creating a message from the heart 
Episode 65 - The one thing that's missing from your message 
 
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Join my membership The Content Effect 
Work with me 1:1 with The Content Accelerator 
Join my free Facebook Group The Content Project 
 
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Unearth your purpose using astrology with Penny Walters

Do you know what your life's purpose is?  
In this episode of the Powerful Content Podcast, Mel Daniels welcomes astrologist Penny Waters to talk about the transformative power of astrology.  
Penny illustrates how birth charts—a snapshot of the heavens at the moment of birth—can reveal profound insights into our life's experiences and purpose.  
She covers the distinctions between astrology and horoscopes, how multiple planetary influences shape our lives beyond just our sun signs and how astrology acts as a guiding tool for personal growth, career decisions, and relationship dynamics.  
This episode shows you a different perspective of purpose and unfolds the intersection of astrology with our everyday lives to highlight the importance of recognising life's challenges as opportunities for growth and self-discovery.  
This conversation is an invitation to explore and embrace astrology as a means to unlock and align with your life's true purpose. 
 
00:00 Introduction to life's purpose and astrology 
01:14 Welcome to The Powerful Content Podcast 
02:14 Acknowledgement of Country 
02:58 Penny's personal story: discovering astrology 
06:01 Understanding Astrology vs. Horoscopes 
07:37 The birth chart and life purpose 
09:15 Astrology's various branches and applications 
12:39 Signs of misalignment with your purpose 
17:51 Embracing life's challenges for growth 
18:26 Astrological insights: understanding your life purpose 
19:47 The Role of the north node in your life journey 
21:08 Learning events: opportunities for growth 
23:24 Predicting life events with astrology 
26:03 Personal readings and common questions 
27:38 Finding your life purpose through astrology 
30:26 Final thoughts and words of wisdom 
 
Get to know Penny Walters 
Penny Walters is an expert Australian astrologer with over two decades of experience to draw upon. Penny also possesses 14 years of experience in adult learning with an innate ability to blend astrology mastery with real-world application. Penny focuses on the individual and their unique story as revealed through their birth chart to provide profound insights and clear guidance for personal growth. 
 
Where to find Penny Walters 
Facebook: facebook.com/thestarsbehindthestars
Instagram: instagram.com/thestarsbehindthestars
Website: thestarsbehindthestars.com 
YouTube:  youtube.com/@thestarsbehindthestars 
 
Links mentioned in this podcast 
Learning your Life Purpose through Astrology ebook - https://thestarsbehindthestars.com/ 
 
If you enjoyed listening to this episode, then you’ll also love: 
Episode 117 - What empowerment really means with Suzi Petrozzi 
Episode 133 - 4 ways to support yourself as a sensitive business owner so that you can be softly successful with Sam Dhu 
 
Loved the episode? Leave a review! 
 
Ready to work with me? 
Buy my book The Power of Content 
Join my membership The Content Effect 
Work with me 1:1 with The Content Accelerator 
Join my free Facebook Group The Content Project 
 
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Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | Website 
 
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My 7 favourite tools that streamline my content creation

Are you confused and overwhelmed by all the tools you could use for your content creation? There are so many to choose from that it is really difficult to know exactly which ones to use.
In this episode of The Powerful Content Podcast, Mel Daniels offers insights into selecting the right tools to simplify your workflow, foster creativity, and support collaboration.
She emphasises the importance of finding tools that align with your business goals instead of following trends without any regard to your own goals and strengths.
 
00:00   Introduction: Navigating the overwhelm of content creation tools
00:54   Welcome to The Powerful Content Podcast
01:54    Acknowledgement to Country
02:11     Upcoming events
04:52    The importance of tools in business
05:21    Choosing the right tools for your business
12:37     Mel's favorite tools for content creation
19:39    Conclusion and final thoughts
 
Links mentioned in this podcast
The Content Effect (content calendar)
Kajabi – extended 30 day free trial
Descript
Rule Breaking Entrepreneurs Summit with Cat Griffins
Planning Prep Kit with Dr Destini Copp
Women in Business Conference with Angela Henderson
All Treats, No Tricks Bundle with Kate Doster
Small Business Month Training
Content Creator Archetype Quiz
 
If you enjoyed listening to this episode, then you’ll also love:
Episode 130 – A step-by-step guide to how I create content for my business
Episode 10 – The power of reimagination
 
Loved the episode? Leave a review!
 
Ready to work with me?
Buy my book The Power of Content
Join my membership The Content Effect
Work with me 1:1 with The Content Accelerator
Join my free Facebook Group The Content Project
 
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Simple and strategic business planning with Destini Copp

Do you know that planning is an essential part of business, but you find it difficult to break through your resistance to it? 
In episode 135 of the Powerful Content Podcast, host Mel Daniels and guest Dr. Destini Copp delve into the power of planning for business growth and how to make it simple. 
Dr Destini Copp talks about the benefits of setting goals, breaking down revenue streams, and creating promotional and content plans. She highlights how a simple, consistent planning approach can help you achieve your goals and maintain focus. She also shares insights on using AI to assist in breaking down goals and stresses the importance of staying consistent to amplify your business success. 
 
00:00 Welcome to The Powerful Content Podcast 
01:00 Acknowledgement to Country 
03:07 Destini's journey to entrepreneurship 
04:52 The turning point: from service work to digital products 
06:40 The importance of planning in business 
08:10 Destini's simple planning strategy 
15:21 The benefits of planning vs. winging it 
21:53 Common mistakes in the planning process 
23:25 Tools and resources for effective planning 
24:59 Upcoming business planning bundle 
26:28 Final thoughts and superpowers 
 
Get to know Dr Destini Copp 
Dr. Destini Copp is a business growth coach for digital product entrepreneurs. She's passionate about helping business owners generate consistent revenue from their digital product business without the need to be glued to their desks, constantly live launching, or worrying about social media algorithms. 
 
Where to find Dr Destini Copp 
LinkedIn:, https://www.linkedin.com/in/destinicopp/,  
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/destinicopp 
Website: https://www.destinicopp.com/ 
The Creator’s MBA Podcast: https://www.destinicopp.com/podcast 
 
Links mentioned in this podcast 
The 2025 Business Planning Bundle  
Funnel Cure Workshop -Master the Funnel Puzzle: How to Choose Offers That Maximize Profit  
 
If you enjoyed listening to this episode, then you’ll also love: 
Episode 72 - 7 key elements of a meaningful content strategy 
Episode 88 - The easiest content plan in the world 
 
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* These are affiliate links. I will receive a small compensation for you using these links. There’s no extra charge to you, but it helps me create more free content like this podcast, for you. 
 
Ready to work with me? 
👉🏻 Buy my book The Power of Content 👉🏻 Join my membership The Content Effect 
👉🏻 Get your content sorted with a 1:1 Content Strategy 👉 Grow  your email list like a pro with 1:1 Build your list package 👉🏻 Join my free Facebook Group The Content Project 
 
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Pitch Perfect: The 3 things you need to avoid when pitching

Are you struggling to get your content noticed? In this episode of the Powerful Content Podcast, Mel Daniels shares invaluable advice on how to effectively pitch yourself for collaborations. From guest appearances and summits to workshops and joint launches, Mel breaks down the do's and don'ts of pitching to expand your audience. She also covers a six-step process to prepare, research, connect, pitch, accept, and post-collaborate for maximum impact. Dive in for practical tips on building genuine connections and leveraging collaborations to grow your business. 
 
00:00 Introduction: Struggling to get noticed? 
00:45 Welcome to The Powerful Content Podcast 
01:44 Acknowledgement of Country 
02:04 Extending on collaborations 
03:09 3 things to avoid when pitching 
05:53 6 steps to successful collaborations 
09:15 Research and connect with potential collaborators 
11:04 Crafting the perfect pitch 
14:04 Acceptance and post-collaboration steps 
18:17 Benefits of collaborations and upcoming events 
19:35 Conclusion and how to work with Mel 
 
Links mentioned in this podcast 
Join Dr Destini Copp’s Planning Prep Kit Bundle 
Join Kate Doster’s All Treats, No Tricks Bundle 
Angela Henderson’s Women in Business Conference 
 
If you enjoyed listening to this episode, then you’ll also love: 
Episode 117 - What empowerment really means with Suzi Petrozzi 
Episode 92 - Human Design: the secret to a business that supports you with Belinda Gill 
 
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Ready to work with me? 
👉🏻 Buy my book The Power of Content 👉🏻 Join my membership The Content Effect 
👉🏻 Purchase one of my short courses here 
👉🏻 Work with me 1:1 with The Content Accelerator 👉🏻 Join my free Facebook Group The Content Project 
 
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4 ways to support yourself as a sensitive business owner so that you can be softly successful with Sam Dhu

Do you feel things deeply? You may be a sensitive person. 
Join Mel Daniels and guest Sam Dhu, a psychotherapist, mentor, and coach, as they explore how sensitivity can be a superpower for business owners.  
They discuss the challenges and strengths of being a sensitive business owner and offer practical ways to prioritise self-compassion, manage business pressures, and redefine success.  
Sam introduces the concept of being 'softly successful,' emphasising the importance of aligning business practices with personal strengths and celebrating individuality. The episode also highlights the impact of the environment on productivity and the necessity of self-check-ins to maintain well-being. 
 
00:00 Introduction: Balancing success and self-compassion 
01:11 Welcome to The Powerful Content Podcast 
02:10 Acknowledgement to Country 
02:45 Meet Sam Dhu: Sensitivity and success 
05:04 Understanding sensitivity in business 
08:16 Embracing sensitivity as a superpower 
09:27 Strategies for sensitive business owners 
12:13 The concept of softly successful 
16:44 Prioritising self-compassion and self-care 
27:41 Weekly check-ins and holistic business approach 
32:58 Final thoughts and words of wisdom 
35:10 Closing remarks and how to connect 
 
Get to know Sam Dhu 
Sam Dhu is a Psychotherapist, Coach, Supervisor & Facilitator for women who want to be Soft & Successful. Mum to eight-year-old, Amelie and toddler Frankie, Sam is a passionate advocate for being radically kind and compassionate to yourself on the road of business growth. 
 
As a highly sensitive person, Sam believes it is possible to be deeply ambitious AND soft and sensitive at the same time. 
 
Terms like ‘self-compassion’, ‘self-worth’ and ‘self-acceptance’ get used a lot these days. But to Sam, these aren’t just ‘nice sounding words’. Her qualifications & training have shown her these inner resources are the difference between being stuck in survival mode and confidently thriving as a Soft & Successful Woman. 
 
Where to find Sam Dhu 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samanthadhu/ 
Website: https://www.samanthadhu.com.au/ 
Slow the Mastermind Waitlist: http://theslowmastermind.com/slow2025 
 
Links mentioned in this podcast 
Highly sensitive person test  
Free Boundary Setting Scripts 
Business is Personal on the podcast The Slow Down 
Sam on The Light Seeker’s Lounge 
 
If you enjoyed listening to this episode, then you’ll also love: 
Episode 117 - What empowerment really means with Suzi Petrozzi 
Episode 49 - Being intentional to make meaningful progress with Annie Love 
 
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Ready to work with me? 
👉🏻 Buy my book The Power of Content 👉🏻 Get yourself on the waitlist for my membership The Content Effect 
👉🏻 Purchase one of my short courses here 
👉🏻 Work with me 1:1 with The Content Accelerator 👉🏻 Join my free Facebook Group The Content Project 
 
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