Podcast

Do we always know what makes us happy?  Sometimes we do, and sometimes we don’t.  And sometimes our defence mechanisms can cause us to cut our noses off to spite our faces.If you’ve ever dug your heels in when a friend or relative has given you an opinion that you know is probably true, but you don’t...

How many times have you been annoyed by other passengers getting in your way?  Possibly more than you would like to admit?  It happens to all of us and can have an impact on how we move forward, both literally and metaphorically.  In this episode I explore what’s going on for us in these situations and how we...

What is it like to be a parent of a child with autism?  Whilst there is a lot more information out there than there used to be, it still can be quite a lonely place for parents.  In this episode I’m talking to fellow SEN parent, Del Parsons, about what we have learnt along the way and...

I’m delighted to be welcoming another guest to the show today, fellow coach Kate Adey.  We discuss what it means to be in control, how much control we do have and what role anxiety plays for us.  Join us as we explore the narratives we construct for ourselves and how we can reframe our stories.  Kate works...

I’m delighted to be bringing another guest to the show today, Penny Hopkinson.  Penny is an Operations Manual specialist and author of Manual Magic.  Join us as we delve into the world of learning and discover why it’s changed so much over the generations. Here’s how you can get in touch with Penny: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pennyhopkinson Everything under one...

Today I’m welcoming another guest to the show, Simon Bennett.  Simon is a friend of mine, a fellow coach and is keen to bring the concept of kindness to our attention.   Simon’s coaching practice builds on his experience of leading teams in high pressure organisations. He is passionate about working with leaders to best navigate the...

This week’s episode marks a special occasion—both my birthday and the podcast’s one-year anniversary! We’re exploring the dynamics of birthdays: what they mean to us, the expectations we place on them, and how they reveal our deeper unconscious patterns. Freud wasn’t a fan of birthdays (except for the gifts!), and that got me thinking; how...

Why does silence make us uncomfortable? We’ve all been in those moments where the quiet stretches just a little too long, and we feel the need to fill it. But what if silence isn’t empty at all? What if it’s one of the most powerful tools we have? In this episode, we explore the impact...

In this episode, I’m sharing a personal story about how my confidence took a hit, how I unknowingly held myself back, and what ultimately helped me rebuild my sense of self. Spoiler alert: it involves pole dancing, platform boots, and a whole lot of fun! We’ll have a look at how our defence mechanisms get...

How often have you found yourself mid-story, only to realise you’ve completely lost track of the point you were trying to make? You’re not alone. Sometimes, our words take on a life of their own, and there’s usually something deeper going on beneath the surface. In this episode, I take a look at why I...