Podcast
Today I’m delighted to welcome another guest to the show, Vicky Quinn Fraser. Vicky is the MicroBook Magician. She knows the ideas hiding in your head deserve their own space between their own covers on their very own bookshelf — and she understands how to drag, coax, and tweezer those ideas out and into the story...
We often find inspiration when we are away from our desks and this week’s episode is no exception. I’ve taken up a new hobby to help with my confidence and, in the words of Julie Andrews, “start at the very beginning, it’s a very good place to start”. And it was during a practice session that my...
“Lovely weather we are having”. We love to point out to other people what we are all experiencing. It isn’t just the weather that we state the obvious about. Anything is up for grabs in our bid to communicate. Why do we state the obvious? Are we even aware that we are doing this? In this episode I explore what...
Procrastination. It’s something we all find ourselves up against. But what if it’s more than being lazy or wanting to avoid something? In this episode I explore what might be going on for us when we drag our feet. Don’t be put off by the title. I do talk about my tax return, but to help us understand why...
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...
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...