Busting Road Blocks

Sometimes the hardest lessons in business are the ones that test your self-awareness.
In this solo episode of Busting Roadblocks, Janet Charteris shares a personal story about ambition, ego, and timing -  when saying “yes” to a great opportunity looked right on paper but didn’t work in practice.
After being headhunted for a senior leadership role, Janet found herself in an environment that wasn’t ready for the structure and commercial discipline she was hired to bring. What followed was a confronting experience about culture, readiness, and the importance of asking better questions before jumping in.
She reflects on how to detach self-worth from job titles, why cultural alignment matters more than process, and how to spot when timing - not talent - is the real roadblock.
👉 If you’ve ever taken a role, project, or partnership that looked perfect but didn’t fit in reality, this episode will help you reframe the experience as a lesson, not a failure.

What if the biggest barrier to success wasn’t skill or strategy — but mindset?
In this episode of Busting Roadblocks, Janet Charteris talks with Robert Triggs, who started his career as an introverted service technician before becoming a top-performing sales director and coach. His transformation didn’t come from more training or new techniques - it began with a shift in how he thought about selling and success.
Robert shares how one book changed the trajectory of his career, why self-awareness and mindset matter more than personality type, and how viewing sales as service can completely reframe your results.
From early lessons at Xerox to leading high-performing teams and building his own coaching program, this episode is packed with practical insights for anyone wanting to grow - in business, leadership, or life.
👉 Tune in to discover how reframing your mindset can help you unlock new levels of performance and purpose.
To get hold of Robert on LinkedIn or https://www.rtrofficial.com/
To get hold of Janet try LinkedIn or https://www.jcconsultancy.co

We often think implementation is about structure, planning, and discipline - but sometimes the biggest barrier to execution sits quietly inside our own heads.
In this episode of Busting Roadblocks, Janet Charteris talks with Keith Dalmar - digital specialist, business coach, radio host, and serial entrepreneur - about how negative self-talk nearly derailed his business, and how he turned it around. From running a start-up solo in a shed to rebuilding confidence and clarity through self-awareness, Keith’s story is an honest look at the mental side of performance.
They explore how self-management and mindset directly influence implementation, and how simple shifts in how we talk to ourselves can reignite energy, focus, and results - both in business and in life.
If you’ve ever pushed yourself so hard that your own inner critic became the loudest voice in the room, this episode is for you.
Listen now and learn why self-talk might just be the most important system you’ll ever improve.
To get in touch with Keith you'll find him on LinkedIn
For Janet Charteris try LinkedIn or jcconsultancy.co

One of the biggest growth roadblocks in business is learning how to let go. The shift from doing everything yourself to trusting others with your clients, your systems, and your reputation can feel daunting - but it’s also essential if you want to scale.
In this episode of Busting Roadblocks, Janet Charteris speaks with Sarah Groth, a CPA who has worked across large accounting firms, not-for-profits, and general management before starting her own boutique bookkeeping firm. Sarah shares how she overcame the fear of delegating, the practical tools she used to build systems, and the mindset shift that allowed her to grow a capable team without losing control.
Whether you’re about to make your first hire, or you’re simply struggling to let go, Sarah’s story offers practical lessons you can apply straight away.
👉 Tune in and learn how people and process can unlock growth in your business.
To get hold of Sarah here or email her [email protected] http://www.sgbalancedsolutions.com.au/
to get in contact with Janet try linkedIn or [email protected] or http://www.jcconsultancy.co

What would you do if one of your core product lines was actually losing money - and the problem had been signed off by senior leaders, missed by finance, and hidden in plain sight?
That’s the situation I faced when I stepped into a new role. A factory shift had left labour costs underquoted by 400%, and on one SKU we were giving away 50 cents per unit.
The obvious answer - just raise the price - wasn’t that simple. With a competitor effectively locking the category, advertising spend already committed, and egos on the line, navigating the fix meant solving more than just the numbers.
In this episode of Busting Roadblocks, I share how I:
✅ Uncovered the true issue buried in the COGs
✅ Built the case for a two-step price increase
✅ Took it all the way to the board
✅ Executed the plan without losing market share
✅ And fixed the problem - without exposing the leaders who had made the mistake
This story is a reminder that leadership isn’t just about commercial acumen - it’s about protecting relationships while driving results.
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