Life is busy and there's just so many things to remember. What tools do you use to help you keep on top of ALL the things?

It's easy to react or respond quickly to messages and the like. It's better to do that mindfully. That's why I try to Practice The Pause.

Boundaries are important in life. Today we look at what that means in business.

Artificial intelligence is now being used to detect copyright violations in podcasts and videos, and even creators using royalty-free music are getting flagged incorrectly. Spotify and other platforms have implemented AI systems to protect artists from copyright infringement, but these systems sometimes fail to recognise when content creators have the proper licences and attributions. This creates frustrating situations where legitimate content is blocked or taken down, forcing creators to navigate complex appeals processes to restore their work.

In this episode, Charly covers:

✅ What royalty-free music actually means and how licensing requirements work
📌 How AI copyright detection systems on platforms like Spotify can incorrectly flag legitimate content
🔗 The specific attribution requirements needed for Creative Commons licences
🛡️ How to properly credit royalty-free music and images to avoid copyright strikes
✅ The appeals process for getting incorrectly flagged content reinstated on streaming ...

Google is rolling out Gemini AI across Gmail and Google Workspace, and many users are concerned about how their email data is being used to train artificial intelligence. There are concerns about privacy, data protection, and whether Google is using your personal information without adequate transparency. Understanding what Google is actually doing with your data and how you can protect your privacy is essential for anyone using Gmail or Google Workspace.

In this episode, Charly covers:

✅ What Google's recent terms and conditions updates actually mean for your data privacy
📌 The difference between free Gmail accounts and paid Google Workspace accounts regarding data usage
🔗 How to disable smart features and AI functionality in Gmail to protect your privacy
🛡️ Which Gmail features you'll lose when you turn off Gemini integration
✅ How to verify what Google is actually doing with your Workspace data
📌 Whether the concerns about Google training AI on your emails are justified or just hype

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When staff members take holiday leave, critical business systems can become inaccessible if proper planning is not in place. A missing login credential, an unchecked inbox, or an unavailable team member on Christmas Eve can stall operations entirely. The solution involves safely sharing access credentials, documenting processes, and building systems that function regardless of who is available at any given moment.

In this episode, Charly covers:

✅ Using password managers to securely share access amongst team members
📌 Setting temporary access that can be revoked after the holiday period
🔗 Avoiding shared logins that destroy accountability and complicate auditing
✅ Scheduling January tasks now so returning staff know their priorities immediately
📌 Automating recurring items like reports, backups, and social media posts
🛡️ Running a five-minute test to identify what breaks if someone disappears suddenly

The most common system failure during holiday periods occurs when only one person knows how to ...