We all want a bit of joy in life, but what if I were to tell you there’s a way to experience double the pleasure? My conversation with you this week was brought about by a secret plan hatched with my son to surprise his Mum with a visit on Read more
This week we are exploring cognitive dissonance. Situations or events that conspire to take us in a direction that conflicts with our internal compass. The stuff that has us squirming when the world doesn’t meet our picture of how it should be. I am talking about values and ethics that Read more
On today’s show, I am looking at some tools that could help you stay centred, while those around you are losing it. Are you hanging in there? I am talking about the power of creativity. About taking care of what you read or watch, and exploring why it is important Read more
In today’s show, we’re going to explore why it’s so critical to believe in your story and what happens if it runs out. Last week would have been the 95th birthday of my father, so it seems fitting to explore his story and how I came to create the podcast Read more
How do we focus on staying positive in the face of all that is happening around us? Our mental health and mindset are influenced but our environment and the narrative we are experiencing. Feeding our minds with negative stuff will shift how we feel about life. I call it the Read more
How would you like to be more creative, less stressed and more open to opportunity? Today’s show is about making space for boredom, does that sound crazy? Who wants to be bored? Well, it depends on the type of boredom you are experiencing. Yes, there are different types. Hot and 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
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
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