The Needle Movers

Hello Family! On this episode we are joined by our guest Varsha Patel. We explore a number of topics from her journey, her current work, the challenges of the industry, the self doubt and the drive leading her to follow her passion.   Speaking of her current work - Varsha is working with the her team (IG: @enclosedspaces2022) towards bringing their theater series to the small screen . The play is...

On this episode your hosts  Valerio and Mark cover the topic of promotions and having "the talk" with your boss when it comes to career progression. We discuss the internal conversations and thoughts that can limit yourself, and opportunities outside of the typical promotion that can help with growth. Enjoy and let us know your experiences. Support the show Check us out and send us a mes...

This weeks episode covers Talk like TED by Carmine Gallo. We slice this insightful book into 9 pertinent topics: (1) Making use of Passion (2) Telling Stories (3) Practice, Practice, Practice (4) Teach Something New (5) Deliver Jaw Dropping Moments (6) Using Humour (7) The 18 min rule (8) Using Pictures over text (9) Being Authentic We hope you enjoy! Support the show Check us out and send us a me...

Hello Needlemovers! On this deep dive session, Mark and Valerio spend time, calculating what time is actually worth and whether the way it's generally perceived is impacting the way we prioritize activities. Let us know what you came you discovered! Support the show Check us out and send us a message on our instagram, Tik Tok and Youtube platforms @the.needle.movers www.theneedlemovers.xyz

Your Hosts Valerio and Mark break down Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Today's Topics include: (1)  Pleasure vs. Enjoyment, (2) What does a "State of Flow" mean? and (3) Finding Flow. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/walz/golden-age License code: X3K09FQOF1NGT0VU Support the show Check us out and send us a message on our instagram, Tik Tok and Youtube pl...

Hello! On this episode we have go over the importance of body language and the use of Power stances to come both become and come across confident.  Enjoy! Support the show Check us out and send us a message on our instagram, Tik Tok and Youtube platforms @the.needle.movers www.theneedlemovers.xyz

Hello Booklubbers! We're back with the final instalment of Why has nobody told me this before? by Dr Julie Smith.   On this final episode we go over the topics of Fear and Stress with ways to breathe through them both. If you've enjoyed this three-piece series on Why has nobody told me this before? Lookout for some upcoming Needlemovers episodes where we go over even more topics in our D...

Hello fellow Needlemovers! How are you? On today's episode your hosts Valerio and Mark continue with the topic of mental health and dedicate this episode to tools, exercises and books that can help YOU boost and improve your own. Some references used in this episode include Roger Williams University and Pillars of Wellness . For all visual aids discussed have a look at our Instagram and websi...

Hello Booklubbers! On this week's episode we continue our mental health awareness theme, returning to Dr Julie Smiths Why has nobody told me this before? Following on from episode 25 where we went over the topics of Dark Places and Motivation, providing tips on how to handle and improve them respectively. On this episode we follow up with the topics of Emotional Pain and Self Doubt. Please sh...

Inspired by the TEDx of David Phillips - The Magical Science of Storytelling - this week we explore the concept of Influencing Through Storytelling . Storytelling can be used to influence and win over your audience when presenting a new idea, selling goods and services, or when coaching.  In this episode we go through the fundamentals and explore examples and tips to tune our storytelling skills!...

We're back! After a short break off, your hosts are back with a book they only recently discovered, but resonated with them so much it has made both of their top 5 book recommendations.  This week they begin outlining some key topics from Why has nobody told me this before? By Dr Julie Smith. The two topics addressed in this episode are Dark Places, and Motivation. Which are both things we&ap...

Hello!  On this episode of The Needle Movers, we delve into the power of words, their impact on us both when used against others and ourselves, with a discussion into the mental detriment of negative thoughts about ourselves. Hope you enjoy! Support the show Check us out and send us a message on our instagram, Tik Tok and Youtube platforms @the.needle.movers www.theneedlemovers.xyz

Hello and welcome! On this episode your hosts go over Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds by David Goggins. This book is not one to be compressed so we do highly recommend you read the full thing to understand the story that builds legends. The topics covered in this episode are: 1. The Accountability Mirror, 2. The Callus Mind & 40% rule, 3. Taking Souls. We hope you enjoy!...

On this episode of The Needle Movers Podcast, your hosts Mark and Valerio go over their decisions to get MBAs at Quantic School of Business and Technology, a relatively new MBA programme that's on the rise versus going more traditional routes and the key differences between learning fresh out of university and while working full-time careers. Let us know if your experiences if you have comple...

Hello Booklubbers! Today's episode is around a profound topic and somehow done without any profanity, on this episode we go over The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson , albeit the fudge edition. We've taken the principles outlined in this book and divided them into 4 main topics:  The myth of a problem free life. Substituting your problems + Ownership.  Choosing the pain you...

Hello Booklubbers! On this episode, our own host Valerio is as in the dark on the topic as the audience.  Here we delve into a breakdown of career success proposed by Harvey Coleman in his book Empowering Yourself, The Organizational Game Revealed. In which he breaks down success into 3 key components; Performance, Image and Exposure (PIE). If you like what you hear, please leave a comment, like a...

On this episode your hosts dive into Leaders Eat Last another book by Simon Sinek. After kicking off our podcast with Start with Why `by Simon Sinek we now delve into why some teams pull together and others don't. We have spliced the book into four key takeaways; Cultivating a culture of Safety, the Four Chemicals,  the Role of Leaders and Destructive Abundance. Happy listening! And don'...

In this weeks episode of The Needle Movers podcast, your hosts Valerio and Mark explore the pivotal role self interests play in work and personal relationships. Have a read of this Harvard Business Review if you want more insight into the spectrum of Rivalry to Collaboration. If you like what you've heard please remember to rate and subscribe. Hope you enjoy! Support the show Check us out and...

In this weeks episode Mark and Valerio dive into Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty .  This book has a number of key elements and principles we've grouped into 3 main topics to take away. Letting Go,  comprised of four elements: Identity, Negativity, Fear & Intentions. Giving, comprised of 3 elements: Finding purpose, Training our mind & Mastering our ego. Growing, discovering service an...

In this episode we talk all things consistency, the celebrated upside of remaining consistent and the bad habits and character traits that fall under the title of consistency when done wrong. The topics we go over are The ambiguity cliff, The guide of self awareness, and a different perspective of viewing  maintenance and disruption. Hope you enjoy! Support the show Check us out and send us a mess...

In this weeks episode your hosts Valerio and Mark explore Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker . The topics covered include why the three phases of the sleep cycle; Deep sleep, Light sleep and REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep are so important, should not be compromised and the best ways to hack your sleep. Let us know if you're able to wake up to your biological clock without alarms. Enjoy! Music fro...

On this episode your hosts discuss the taboo of failures and how much importance they have in paving the road to success. We'll go over our personal views on failure, how external factors have an impact and the strain of it on mental health, while of course letting you in on some tools and perspectives to help better approach failures. If you like what you hear please leave us a review and a...

Following on from Episode 11, we're again diving into  The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey . Part II goes over habits 4 to 7, which are: Thinking win win, Seeking first to understand then to be understood (the order matters!), Synergy and Sharpening the Saw. If you enjoy what you hear a rating and feedback are much welcome. Thank you! Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators...

On this episode of The Needle Movers Podcast we introduce one of our new formats focused on discussing a theme, where one host dives in and explores the way we think about self-development aspects and if there are any gems in the way to better manage them. This episode is all about Hacking your Plans.  If you enjoyed please subscribe for more episodes, rate us on whichever platform you're lis...

Start the new year with the right tools and take on getting some good habits. In that vain we're kicking off with a book published the same year as one of our hosts birth: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey . This one is a legend of a book with so many gems we had to split it over two episodes! Part I covers being proactive, beginning  with the end in mind and putting fi...