• The Hidden Cost of Leading Without Clarity | Why Misaligned Leadership Fails
    2025/06/17

    Your team mirrors your leadership. So if you’re misaligned they feel it.

    In this episode of The Clarity Series, I break down what really happens when leaders operate without clarity and why it’s the #1 reason culture collapses, progress stalls, and your best people check out.

    You’ll learn:

    • The invisible ways unclear leadership sabotages team performance
    • How misalignment at the top quietly spreads across your business
    • A simple “Leadership Mirror” exercise to identify where you might be the bottleneck
    • 5 actionable steps to regain clarity, focus, and momentum

    This isn’t about adding another strategy deck. It’s about looking inward because your next level of leadership starts with you.

    If you’ve built real success but it’s costing you more than it should, this episode is for you.

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    ABOUT ME
    I’m Kevin Simcock, a strategic growth advisor and former global ad exec helping high-performing founders realign with what matters—so they can scale with clarity, energy, and purpose.

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    Ready to get clear and lead better?
    Reach out at https://www.kevinsimcock.com/or DM me on LinkedIn.

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    Subscribe for more leadership clarity, brand strategy, and mindset alignment content.

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    16 分
  • You’re Not Burnt Out—You’re Misaligned (The Truth About Hustle Culture)
    2025/06/11

    What if your exhaustion isn’t from doing too much—but from doing the wrong things?

    In this episode of Pivotal, I challenge one of the most toxic beliefs in business: that success requires constant hustle. If you're a founder or leader running at full speed but still feeling off… this is the reset you didn’t know you needed.

    We’ll break down:

    • Why hustle masks deeper misalignment
    • The real cost of chasing success without clarity
    • How internal alignment unlocks sustainable momentum
    • Practical steps to shift from force to flow—without losing your edge

    If you’ve achieved the success you thought would fulfill you—but something still feels missing—this conversation will hit home.

    Subscribe for more real talk on conscious leadership, clarity, and redefining success on your own terms.

    Schedule a FREE 15 min consultation call with Kevin to see how he can help you and your business - https://www.kevinsimcock.com/service-page/intro-discovery

    Sign up for THE FIX newsletter for more exclusive strategies, insights and frameworks to grow your business at kevinsimcock.com

    Check out more episodes of Pivotal: http://www.youtube.com/@KevinSimcock-Pivotal

    Host: Kevin Simcock

    LinkedIn Profile https://linkedin.com/kevin-simcock

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    18 分
  • You've Evolved But Your Business Hasn't. Now What?
    2025/06/06

    You built the dream—but now it feels like a trap. If your successful business no longer fits who you've become, it’s not a sign of failure; it’s an invitation to evolve.

    In Episode 2, we explore the critical moment many purpose-driven founders experience when they realize they've outgrown their original business vision. We'll dive deep into:

    · Recognizing the signs that you’ve outgrown your business.

    · Understanding why founders often resist necessary change.

    · Practical strategies to courageously reimagine your next chapter.

    · How embracing reinvention leads to deeper clarity, purpose, and fulfillment.

    Ready to reinvent—not retreat?

    🔹 SUBSCRIBE to the channel for insights to help you lead a more purposeful, fulfilling life.
    🔹 CONNECT Schedule a FREE 15 min consultation call with Kevin to see how he can help you and your business - https://www.kevinsimcock.com/service-page/intro-discovery

    Sign up for THE FIX newsletter for more exclusive strategies, insights and frameworks to grow your business at kevinsimcock.com

    Check out more episodes of Pivotal: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/nifty-thinking/id1680610153

    Podcast NOW on YOUTUBE!! - https://www.youtube.com/@KevinSimcock-Pivotal

    Host: Kevin Simcock

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    23 分
  • You’re Winning—So Why Does It Feel So Empty?
    2025/05/26

    You’ve hit your goals. The revenue is strong. The team is growing.
    But deep down… you feel disconnected, restless—even empty. Why?

    In this episode of The Clarity Series, I unpack one of the hardest truths founders face at the height of success: growth doesn’t guarantee fulfillment. If you’ve scaled your business but lost sight of your purpose—or the spark that once drove you—this episode is for you.

    We’ll explore:
    – Why traditional success often leads to internal dissonance
    – How your business may have outgrown the person you are today
    – What steps you can take to reconnect with meaning, clarity, and personal fulfillment

    This isn’t about tearing down what you’ve built—it’s about realigning it to the leader you’ve become.

    🔍 Perfect for: 7–8 figure founders, conscious entrepreneurs, and leaders in transition
    🔗 Want support navigating your pivotal moment? Visit https://kevinsimcock.com to connect 1:1

    If this resonates, subscribe for more unfiltered insights to help you lead with clarity and live with fulfillment.

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    15 分
  • Finding Your Creativity
    2025/04/11

    What if your creativity isn’t lost—it’s just been waiting for permission to speak?

    In this deeply human conversation, I sit down with Pia Leichter—award-winning creative professional turned “creative midwife”—who helps people birth the ideas, projects, and businesses they’ve been too afraid to begin.

    Together, we unpack the truth about creativity: how it gets buried under expectations, how to redefine it beyond art and aesthetics, and how to reconnect with it in your life and business. Through personal stories, surprising perspectives, and a few hard truths, we explore why so many talented people feel disconnected from their creative voice—and how to finally find your way back.

    Whether you’re a founder, freelancer, or idea-rich-but-time-poor entrepreneur, this episode will help you see creativity not as a luxury—but as a strategic and emotional lifeline.

    Mentioned in the episode:
    – Pia’s new book "Welcome to the Creative Club - Make your life your biggest art project" now available at:
    Amazon - Here

    Barnes&Noble - Here

    Bookshop.org - Here

    – For more insights and upcoming episodes, visit kevinsimcock.com

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    51 分
  • The One Vital Element to Maintain Growth
    2025/02/26

    In this episode Kevin shares his experience and knowledge on the one key element most business founders struggle with to maintain their growth - staffing. There is an art to finding the right people and knowing exactly who and how many people you need to sustain your growth trajectory.
    Kevin shares the key steps you need to take to build the best team possible.

    Check out more episodes of Nifty Thinking: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/nifty-thinking/id1680610153

    Subscribe to my YouTube channel @kevinsimcock

    For more information on how Kevin can help you and your business visit kevinsimcock.com and Niftypicnic.com

    Have a question? Have an opinion? Contact me: hello@kevinsimcock.com

    Host: Kevin Simcock

    LInkedIn Profile https://linkedin.com/kevin-simcock

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    20 分
  • 4 Keys To Increase Sales In 2025
    2025/01/24

    It's 2025, is your sales strategy cutting the mustard?

    In this episode, I'll show you four key elements you need to leverage to help you drive sales this year. Did you know that 70% of consumers say that they would switch brands if they had just 2 negative customer experiences? Find out how this and other key factors in your sales funnel can help drive greater brand loyalty and customer satisfaction

    Sign up for my bi-weekly newsletter THE FIX for more insights, strategies and frameworks to grow your business here https://kevinsimcock.com



    Check out the Nifty Thinking Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/nifty-thinking/id1680610153


    Check out the Kevin Simcock YouTube channel: @kevinsimcock

    For more information on how Kevin can help you transform your business visit kevinsimcock.com and Niftypicnic.com

    Have a question? Have an opinion? Contact me
    hello@kevinsimcock.com

    Host: Kevin Simcock
    LInkedIn Profile https://linkedin.com/kevin-simcock

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    24 分
  • How to Grow Your Business in 2025: Set Smarter Targets, Avoid Pitfalls, Use AI Agents, & Master Branded Content
    2025/01/03

    Want to turn your business challenges into more money, more clients and more time, without increasing your marketing budget?

    In this episode, I'll show you proven strategies to set growth goals for your business, how to avoid common pitfalls most companies experience how to improve your marketing and sales and the critical AI tools you need to have in your business to grow in 2025. Over 42% of all global businesses are using AI to grow their business, and I'll teach you what tools and platforms you need to incorporate into your workflow to stay ahead of your competitors, even if you're just starting.

    You’ll learn how to: Set the right growth goals for your business. Create a roll-out plan to increase success of reaching your business goals. Avoid the common mistakes most businesses face when establishing growth targets for their business. Focus on key elements of our consumer journey map and key areas of your marketing plan you need to consider driving greater ROI from your marketing budget and drive greater growth.

    If you're tired of trying to figure out what AI tools and platforms you need to invest in for your business and how to generate real growth in your business, this episode is for you!

    Check out more episodes of Nifty Thinking: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/nifty-thinking/id1680610153

    For more information on how Kevin can help you transform your business, career and your life visit kevinsimcock.com and Niftypicnic.com

    Have a question? Have an opinion? Contact me: hello@kevinsimcock.com

    Host: Kevin Simcock

    LInkedIn Profile https://linkedin.com/kevin-simcock

    FREE Consultation (hosted by Kevin Simcock) – Get a free consultation with Kevin Simcock, founder of Nifty Picnic and an internationally-awarded creative leader with 3 decades of experience building success for the most iconic Fortune 500 brands in the world: https://www.kevinsimcock.com/contact-now

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    38 分