Flying Solo

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How to get from stuck to unstuck with Switch Thinking

October 08, 2026

If you’ve ever spent hours circling the same business problem, this episode is for you. Cec Busby speaks with organisational creativity expert Ken Hudson, author of Switch Thinking, about breaking familiar thought patterns and getting unstuck in just a couple of minutes. Ken explains how switching perspectives, questions, focus, assumptions, and creative modes can open up new possibilities. From finding customers in cafés and gyms to using AI without outsourcing your creativity, this convers...

Defying the status quo: A conversation on courage

October 01, 2026

What does it take to challenge the rules everyone else accepts? In this episode of Flying Solo, Cec Busby speaks with Avril Henry, who left apartheid South Africa at 22 with two suitcases and $500, then built a career advising business leaders, public servants, diplomats, and major Australian institutions. Avril Henry shares how questioning authority shaped her life, why women are labelled “difficult” when they stand their ground, and how preparation, evidence, and influence can turn uncomfo...

Navigating the line between business and self

September 24, 2026

When you run a business that depends on you, it’s easy to let it consume every aspect of your life.   In this conversation with psychologist Faye Evans, we explore the pitfalls of entrepreneurial life and how to maintain a sense of self amid the chaos. "We fuse with a business and we become it," Faye explains, highlighting the dangers of tying our self-worth to our business successes or failures. This realisation led her to write her book, Soulful Simplicity, which offers strategie...

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How do I get in touch with Flying Solo?

Flying Solo is hosted by Cec Busby. Its publicly listed email is accounts@smartcomedia.com.au. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Flying Solo?

The publicly listed email for Flying Solo: accounts@smartcomedia.com.au.

How many listeners does Flying Solo have?

Podseeker estimates Flying Solo reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Flying Solo?

Flying Solo typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Demonstrated expertise in entrepreneurship, branding, communications, artificial intelligence, or business wellbeing, supported by substantial practical experience, a notable business career, professional specialization, authorship, or public speaking. Common among recent guests: Founded or built a notable business; Authored a book or created recognized educational content; Developed specialist expertise relevant to solo business owners. Recent guests include Bec Sands, Andy Nunn, and Lisa Messenger.

How hard is it to get booked on Flying Solo?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Flying Solo cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Entrepreneurship, Small Business, Branding, and Artificial Intelligence. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.