Self Belief Unsquashed

#41 Jessica Jones - How to really use LinkedIn - for real!

Jessica Jones has walked the walk when it comes to understanding LinkedIn - that is why she can help - for real! We talk about the human ingredient of connection and importantly why sticking to your style and skills is way more effective than following any 'should-do' mantras. If you are uninspired by LI - this will make you think again. If you have LI fear - this will offer gentle action tips to take you to LI joy.

#40 Nick Diakanastasis - Public Speaking - it is not about you!

Nick Diakanastasis helps introverts ace their public speaking - with some good old-school technique! We talk breath, voice and end-users… we question just who you are showing up for and why? We pull the term ‘confident’ apart… and Nick gives us all a good dose of reality and perspective. Needless to say we also talk about Nick’s evolution - things will resonate.
 

#39 Stella Scott - Make Friends with Yourself

Stella Scott is a wonderful mix of earthy, funny and practical! You will love this conversation.  She coaches women to 'fall in love with themselves' - because - low self-esteem cripples your leadership! Her story includes rising to a big challenge - it involves pain, dance and mirrors! This conversation will inspire and bring you back to your mind body basics.
 

#38 Trisha Lewis - Avoiding the 'should-traps'

So much advice out there! Much of it very well-meaning... but is it right for us? The minute you feel disconnected and misaligned - you lose motivation and you weaken the engagement vibe.  This is a 10 minute musing on the trap of falling for too many 'should and should not' pieces of advice.

#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.