What matters to you? I’m not just talking about the big things, although they are relevant. But what about the little things that we take for granted every day. Like our health for instance. This week I have had a cold. I rarely get them these days, but I guess Read more
Following a life transition in 2015, today’s guest Rael Bricker, turned an early passion into a way of speaking for success that supports others. Stepping Out Born in South Africa during apartheid, Rael was not politically active, but from an early age he was conscious that he did not fit Read more
This weeks shortcast ‘Living The Story’ is inspired by my recent trip to Bristol and the controversial media coverage and history of the Colston Statue.
Edward Colston was a 16th century merchant whose statue was erected to venerate the £71,000 he left for charity. It was successfully pulled of its plinth and ceremoniously dumped in the river during the Black Lives Matters demonstrations last year. The media portrayed this as an act of vandalism, and yet the Story goes much deeper.
reaction which the counsellor explained was a panic attack. She had never experienced a panic attack before, nor had she any awareness of her suppressed emotions.
Finding Your Joy is Erin’s exploration of thoughts, feelings and anxiety. She reveals how finding joy is possible at any time, and that we do not have to do anything to matter. We are always relevant and our existence is enough.
This week my shortcast reflection is about the importance of seizing the moment and making the best of the journey. But more than that, it is about why this is so important now. Back in the 1950’s men retired at 65 and had a few years pottering in the garden Read more
Claudia Goetzelmann has a knack for seeking out the hidden beauty in people and in situations, even in death. She also has an implicit trust that life will support her.
How does she use this to express her passion? Through photography, and coaching women through midlife transitions.
This week’s shortcast explores the question “Who am I?” and is a follow up to last week’s conversation around passion and work. If you tune in regularly, you will be familiar with the conversation about bringing your passion to the work that you do. Last week I pondered the question about Read more
Miriam Ismail exudes passion for life and always has. She credits her optimistic outlook to her mother and says she has always had the capacity to see the positive side of things, even when they are challenging.
Through our conversation you will discover how she has combined her passion and zest for life with her desire to enable others to excel in their own purpose and ‘mission’ in life.
Do you think passion is required to do a job well? Should we even be considering chasing passion in a career or should we save passion for our hobbies?
I share my personal experience of working for 20 years in a job I was not passionate about and what I learned from it and from others.
Having revealed what I discovered, I then offer some suggestions and exercises for you to explore your own passion and how it manifests in your work and hobbies.
This week’s conversation with Shaahin Cheyene is a classic true life Rags to Riches story. From poor beginnings, Shaahin made more money before he was 20 than most of us could make in many lifetimes.
So, although this podcast isn’t about building financial wealth, I was intrigued to find out what motivates someone to get out of bed each morning when they don’t need to.
Is grind and punishment your thing, or do you prefer something a little more gentle? Grind and punishment is not some strange S&M kink, but it could be as damaging. This week I am exploring the other side of getting stuff done. The gruelling push that can be addictive or Read more
Steve Gerein is a musician, entrepreneur, dream follower and co-founder of SongShop dedicated to bringing musicians and songwriters together. He is also a great testament to the benefits of coming to personal development work early in life and the recognition that we are in charge of what we get out of life and how we feel about it.