Self Belief Unsquashed

#37 Devin Halliday - Real 'Belonging' not 'Artificial Connection'

Devin Halliday knows a thing or two about belonging. From the life lessons to the stories of his clients - he gets what it is that makes us really belong, rather than emulate or belief that artificial connection is the real deal. His favourite words are 'reciprocity' and 'curiosity' and 'connection' - and as you will hear I struggle with actually saying the first of those! A rich conversation full of story, insight and practical tips.

#36 Stefano Capacchione - Connect to Hearts and Minds with Story

Stefano Capacchione is a creative writer - a storyteller - and the kind of person you want to talk to for hours on end! We talk about using the connecting power of story in business - and how there is not such a big chasm between business and life - or big and small businesses  - story is story. We even talk about the persuasive power of hope. 

#35 - Greatest Hits Episode

What does a podcast host do when they lose their voice - and have to cancel interviews! Well - they necessity is the mother of invention.  I have hand-picked some golden gems from earlier episodes in Season 1. Short and sweet insights - all connected to the central theme of this podcast - and all offering a different perspective. This is genius. Guests include: Victoria Doxat, John Espirian, Janine Coombes, Trevor Young, Mark Masters, Jules White, Tracey Tait, Peter Sumpton, Bob Burg, Janine Capaldi, Nick Hixon, Dipti Tait - and me!

#34 Erin Thomas Wong - Why we must Find our Tribe

Erin is the founder of The Mumpreneur Collective - but how did she get to that point and what is it all about? This is a very real human conversation that will resonate with you even if you are not a mum. It is about identity, feeling aligned and in control of your life and work. It is about not feeling guilty if you choose to pick the kids up from school. It is about how you cope with change and conquer the overwhelm of self-doubt. The positive power of sharing experience applies to us all. 

#33 Regina Byrne - How to have REAL conversations

Coach and Mentor Regina Byrne talks about being more normal and having more REAL conversations. She unwraps her acronym - Relevant, Engaging, Authentic and Listening. As she says - talk normally - in your voice - and without going around the houses. Have simpler conversations that work better for all involved.

#32 Helen Pollock - From a tweet to a book - write better

Helen Pollock of The Content Doc, shares heaps of actions and resources to help us ‘write better’. The same basic rules apply whether you are writing a tweet, a blog or a book. Helen loves language, knows how you get a reader really engaged - and disengaged. Hear the issues she regularly comes across with clients - and how she guides them through the blocks and buzzword traps.

#31 Louisa van Vessem - You Decide - Sod the ‘Shoulds’.

Business Consultant and Mentor, Louisa van Vessem has a reality based perspective on running your own business. She describes herself as ‘brutally honest’ and her own story has meant dealing with reality big time. We talk about crushing perceptions and organising your world to suit your rhythms - not the ‘shoulds’. We talk pace and balance and taboo.

#30 Rebecca Perl - Yes you can write - just start

Rebecca Perl knows what works when it comes to the written word - and she talks good common sense - such as ‘if you can think, you can write’.  Blogs, website copy, articles - keep it simple - think about who you are writing for - and importantly enjoy the process. Insight, tips and resources in this relaxed and rich chat.

#29 Achim Nowak - Open the door to connection

C-Suite success coach, Achim Nowak reminds us not to limit how we show up because of false narratives and that we can be authentic in many different ways - being a successful adult means we choose a way that's helpful to the context we are in. We talk about energy and opening the door to connection. There is plenty of that in this conversation. Finally Achim shares a moment of real discovery whilst preparing for his TEDx talk ‘Enough Already’ - it might surprise you. 

#28 Taz Thornton -We all have a story that will inspire

Taz Thornton helps people ‘unleash their awesome’. In this chat you will hear award winning speaker and coach Taz, tell her extraordinary story that led to her realisation that vulnerability is a super-power. The conversation flowed so well that it turned into a rich and real long conversation - full of gems of insight, inspiration and very practical tips. We cover all sorts from tree-hugging to ‘taking your socks off’ - just listen.