Some people let the day or week just sweep them along in a wave of things that need doing. That is a phrase that stuck with me from my conversation with Alexis Haselberger. I was reminded of this again when a social media backlash was directed at Molly-Mae Hague the Read more
Today’s shortcast explores the relationship between sacrifice and commitment to goals, and how to avoid the pitfalls and dangers that this union brings. Be it work, home, relationships or possessions we all make commitments in some form or other. The greater the goal or desire, the more we are likely Read more
This week I am talking to Gemma Perkins, a self confessed Hermione Granger, whose one desire was to become a school teacher – at least it was until she got there and discovered why schools fail. My Personal Slant on Education Our ability to learn is a fundamental part of Read more
Are you taking action or sitting in resistance. Or worse, are you tricking yourself with non-action? We all want to achieve things, make our goals and intentions happen and live a better life. It is easy to create vision boards and 90-day letters, but for some reason moving forward can Read more
What are you feeling? Or should I say what are you REALLY feeling? We all want to present ourselves as positive, up-beat and inspiring. It’s the culturally and socially desirable ‘norm’. But to truly live a happy life requires embracing the hidden and less desirable emotions in ourselves and others. What Read more
In today’s shortcast I am asking, what happens to your face when you think about your goals and intentions? What makes you smile? When I first moved to Scotland, I became a freelance advisor on the business network, supporting solo entrepreneurs and small business owners to get their projects moving. Read more
This week I am talking about why doubt is good. Yes, I do mean all those negative thoughts that come up when you are looking to change, or do something new. If you made New Year plans and have dropped them already, doubt is likely to have featured in that Read more
When Dai Manuel first introduced himself to me, he said he was a purveyor of happiness. He certainly comes across that way now but, as with all of my guests there is a journey to be discovered. Our conversation is about transition, it’s about change, it’s about living with difficult Read more
How has 2022 started for you? Is it back into the normal routines, or is this your year to be Awesome? In today’s Shortcast I am exploring the value of dreaming as a way to beat the January blues. January can be the hardest month to get through. Particularly if Read more
Happy New Year. Now that 2021 is over, what will this year bring your way? The new year offers a unique transition point. It’s a time when most people become reflective, looking at where they have been and where they are going. But I don’t think there has been a Read more
Simon Jordan was my first ever podcast guest, but he was also a friend and someone I admired. Our connection goes back nearly 10 years, so it was a bit of a shock when I learned that he had died just before Christmas. This podcast is a tribute to the Read more
Are you guilty of leaking? Over the last couple of weeks we have been discussing narratives and happiness. Today we’re going to be talking about emotional leaking. In this show, we are returning to emotions and looking at why it is important to become aware of our feelings and learn Read more