This week on Better Business, Better Life, host Debra Chantry-Taylor tackles the trap of “smoking hopium”, when leaders rely on misleading metrics that give a false sense of security. From the all-green illusion of vanity measures to the always-red fantasy of unrealistic targets, Debra unpacks why both approaches damage trust, morale, and results.

Through real-world stories and practical tools, she explains how to replace hopium with clarity: setting outcome-driven measurables, building scorecards that truly predict success, and fostering a culture where honest reds and greens are celebrated.

Whether you’re a visionary frustrated with slow progress or a leader striving for accountability, this episode will equip you to measure what matters, set achievable goals, and build momentum the right way, one honest metric at a time.

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►Debra Chantry-Taylor is a Certified EOS Implementer | Entrepreneurial Leadership & Business Coach | Business Owner

►Connect with Debra: ⁠debra@businessaction.com.au ⁠

►See how she can help you: https://businessaction.co.nz/      

Episode 236 Chapters:  

00:00 – Smoking Hopium: Introduction to Data Scorecards

02:57 – The All-Green Illusion: Measuring the Wrong Things

03:38 – The Always-Red Fantasy: Setting Realistic Targets

05:45 – Replacing Hopium with Clarity: Practical Steps

08:36 – The Importance of Numbers: Clarity, Behaviour, and Action

08:50 – Scorecard Measurables: Sales, Marketing, HR, and Finance

27:44 – Building Trust in Numbers: Avoiding Manipulation

28:52 – Fixing a Broken Scorecard: A Seven-Step Reset

29:52 – The Five Leadership Abilities: Simplify, Delegate, Predict, Systemise, and Structure

32:10 – Systemise and Structure: Ensuring Consistency and Accountability

37:05 – Building a Culture of Truth: Celebrating Honest Results

38:22 – Call to Action: Auditing and Improving Scorecards

In this week’s episode of Better Business, Better Life, host Debra Chantry-Taylor dives into a challenge many visionaries face, having too many brilliant ideas and not enough follow-through. With energy and insight, she unpacks how constant pivots and unfinished projects can create chaos, overwhelm teams, and stall real progress.

Debra shares how the right mix of focus, data, and discipline can turn that visionary energy into lasting results. She explores the power of committing to just 3–7 priorities per quarter, using an integrator to filter and execute ideas, and building a scorecard that predicts the health of your business, not just reports on the past.

Through real-world success stories, including one business that boosted revenue by 20% while reducing workloads, Debra shows how less really can be more. She highlights practical tools like the Eisenhower matrix, clarity breaks, and leading indicators to help visionaries lead with confidence and reduce anxiety.

If you’ve ever felt like your ideas are running ahead of your team or your sanity, this episode will show you how to channel your creativity, trust your data, and build a business that grows without the chaos.

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►Debra Chantry-Taylor is a Certified EOS Implementer | Entrepreneurial Leadership & Business Coach | Business Owner

►Connect with Debra: ⁠debra@businessaction.com.au ⁠

►See how she can help you: https://businessaction.co.nz/      
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Episode 235 Chapters:  

00:29 – Introduction

00:00 – Visionaries and Their Impact on Businesses

02:04 – The Visionary Trap and Whiplash Culture

03:11 – The Role of Data in Providing Freedom and Clarity

06:49 – Strategies for Managing Visionary Energy

10:39 – Implementing Idea Filters and Delegation

14:25 – Embracing Data and Scorecards for Growth

In a lighthearted twist, this week’s episode of Better Business, Better Life sees host Debra Chantry-Taylor joined by two very special guests, her dogs, Hermes and Apollo. Together, they explore the simple but powerful wisdom we can learn from our furry friends.

From Hermes’ worries about separation to Apollo’s critique of human judgement, the pups deliver big messages in adorable ways. Through their lens, Debra reflects on timeless truths: the power of living in the moment, showing unconditional love, and letting go of stress.

The episode is filled with warmth, laughter, and gentle reminders to embrace gratitude, make time for play, and prioritise what really matters, like bottoms, bones, cuddles, and smoochies.

Whether you're a dog lover or just in need of a reset, this episode will lift your spirits and nudge you towards a more joyful way of being.

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►Debra Chantry-Taylor is a Certified EOS Implementer | Entrepreneurial Leadership & Business Coach | Business Owner

►Connect with Debra: ⁠debra@businessaction.com.au ⁠

►See how she can help you: https://businessaction.co.nz/      

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CONNECT WITH APOLLO & HERMES:

► Apollo Chantry-Taylor - LinkedIn

► Hermes Chantry-Taylor - LinkedIn

Episode 234 Chapters:  

00:00 – Introduction & Lessons from Dogs

00:10 – Be in the Moment

01:00 – Judge Less and Love More

01:31 – Always Be Grateful

01:46 – Play and Relax

02:11 – What’s Really Important