Hermes & Apollo: A Dog’s Guide to Living a Better Life
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.
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.
CONNECT WITH DEBRA:
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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
She is based in New Zealand but works with companies around the world.
Her passion is helping Entrepreneurs live their ideal lives & she works with entrepreneurial business owners & their leadership teams to implement EOS (The Entrepreneurial Operating System), helping them strengthen their businesses so that they can live the EOS Life:
- Doing what you love
- With people you love
- Making a huge difference in the world
- Bing compensated appropriately
- With time for other passions
She works with businesses that have 20-250 staff that are privately owned, are looking for growth & may feel that they have hit the ceiling.
Her speciality is uncovering issues & dealing with the elephants in the room in family businesses & professional services (Lawyers, Advertising Agencies, Wealth Managers, Architects, Accountants, Consultants, engineers, Logistics, IT, MSPs etc) - any business that has multiple shareholders & interests & therefore a potentially higher level of complexity.
Let’s work together to solve root problems, lead more effectively & gain Traction® in your business through a simple, proven operating system.
Find out more here - https://www.eosworldwide.com/debra-chantry-taylor
Debra Chantry-Taylor 00:00
Hi and welcome to a extra special episode of Better Business, better life. I'm joined by my two wonderful dogs, Hermes and Apollo, and we're going to find out what we as humans can actually learn from them as dogs. Let's start with you, Hermes, you seem to have a worried look on your face. What's going on? I do get worried. Sometimes. I worry about whether Mummy will come home, like when you left us at home the other day. Now, Hermes, mummy always comes home, you need to keep your thoughts more positive and stay in the moment. Think about it. I think I think too much. That's my problem. You do think too much. Emmys every morning we go on the same walk, the same route, the same interesting things to see. It's true. I love Walks. Hey, guys, focus. Sorry, right? That's being in the moment, and I think humans should do this more often. Imagine if they got as excited as we do going to work every day or seeing the same people or peeing on No, no, no, no, Hermes, that's just you. But I agree. I really enjoy the journey. It's like when we travel in the car, ooh, car trip. Isn't that exciting? We get to stick our heads out the windows and feel the wind. So what you're saying, if I've got this right, is that we should live more in the moment, enjoy the journey, and not be quite so attached to the outcome.
Debra Chantry-Taylor 01:01
Yes, what else can we learn? I really wish humans would stop judging they judge other people. They judge themselves. We're not saying you should go around sniffing each other's Well, you know, stop Apollo, but I think they could treat everyone a little kinder, including themselves, and treat people how you would like to be treated. You do seem to love me unconditionally no matter what mood I'm in. Is that true? Yes, we love you to bits, Mum, and we always instantly forgive you no matter how you behave. That makes the world a better place, right? Well, it certainly makes my world better Apoll0. we're just so lucky to have you in our lives.
Debra Chantry-Taylor 01:31
You humans should be grateful too, for the amazing people and things you have in your life. You're right, guys, it's not about comparing ourselves with others. It's about finding happiness in ourselves and what we have, isn't it? Nothing wrong with wanting more. Ambition is healthy. Food is my ambition.
Debra Chantry-Taylor 01:46
So I really want to know, guys, what's the one thing you don't think we do enough play, definitely play. Do fun things that make you happy. We do stuff that makes us happy all the time. You don't see us sitting around feeling sorry for ourselves or worrying about things that might never happen. So you're saying we should make time to play. You know what? I think you're right. It's so obvious, but we forget. I blame money. Yeah, get rid of money. We can't get rid of money. It makes the world go round, but you spend so much time worrying about it. There are more important things, like bottoms and bones and cuddles and smoochies.
Debra Chantry-Taylor 02:16
You two are very insightful. We'll take that on board. Thank you very much. You two some really great insights there. Let's see what we've learned. One, be in the moment. Two, don't judge. Three, be grateful for what you have. Four, play more. Five, take time to relax and six, be kind always. Hermione is an Apollo. Thank you so much for your time. You're welcome. Feed me. I'm tired. I can see that. I mean, thanks guys, thank you so much. Hope you've enjoyed this episode.
