Work in Progress

In this episode of Work in Progress , I sit down with the incredibly inspiring Leanne Garner - Pilates instructor, nurse, personal trainer, sports therapist and firefighter. Yes, really. Leanne’s story is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to redefine your path. Making a bold career change in her 50's, she shares what it truly means to follow your passion, step into the unknown, and...

In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of my business and reflect on the first quarter of the year. Instead of always pushing forward, I explore why pausing to reflect creates clarity, direction, and better decision-making in business and life. I share my three biggest Q1 wins: Launching and selling out the Highland Wintering retreat in just five weeks, and the lessons I learned about coura...

In this episode of the Work in Progress podcast, I sit down with Lou Reynolds, an IFMGA mountain guide based in Chamonix, to explore the journey behind a career built in the high mountains - and the mindset it takes to sustain it. Lou shares how everything began with a bold decision to move to Scotland alone at 18, setting her on a path into mountaineering, rock climbing, skiing and ski touring. F...

Are you a small business owner feeling overwhelmed, stuck in 1-to-1 work, or running your business instead of it running you ? In this episode of the Work in Progress Podcast , I show you how to create a value ladder / product ecosystem that structures your offers so clients move naturally from free resources to premium services. You’ll learn how to map your current offers, define a clear client j...

Are you a small business owner, coach, or wellness professional wondering if you can turn your passion into a profitable business? In this episode of the Work in Progress podcast, Alice Thomson shares her inspiring journey from dentistry to outdoor adventures -and shows that you don’t need a traditional career path to create meaningful work. We discuss: How to overcome failure and loneliness in bu...

Life is busy, full, and often overwhelming - especially when you’re juggling work, responsibilities and your wellbeing. In this episode of the Work in Progress Podcast , we explore the magic of retreats and why taking time out is more than just a luxury - it’s a way to reset your mind, reconnect with yourself, and return to life feeling inspired, energised, and clear. In this episode, I chat with...

Are you a coach, wellbeing practitioner or service-based business owner feeling stuck trading your time for money? If your business feels busy but unpredictable and you’re overwhelmed by 1-1 work, this episode is for you. In this episode of the Work in Progress Podcast , we explore why charging by the hour leads to burnout and capped income -- and how packaging your expertise can help you earn mor...

Welcome to Episode 24 of Work in Progress . If you’re new here, I’m Sarah Huntley – Performance Psychologist, Business Mentor, and Retreat Host.  In this episode, I’m joined by Kate Gray, a multifaceted wellness professional and our fantastic caterer on our Big Sky Adventure Wellbeing Retreats.  In this episode, Kate shares her story with honesty and depth, reflecting on the highs, the lows and th...

Have you ever looked at someone’s success and wondered what it really took to get there - not the polished version, but the messy, learn-as-you-go reality behind the scenes? In episode 23 of the Work in Progress podcast, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my six-figure retreat business, Big Sky Adventures . I share how I went from running half-day workshops to hosting four sold-out retreats acros...

Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything right —journaling, planning, goal-setting - yet still feel stuck? In this episode of Work in Progress , performance psychologist and mountain leader Sarah Huntley explores why real growth often doesn’t come from another productivity tool, but from changing your environment and stepping into adventure. Drawing on neuroscience, psychology, and personal...

Welcome back to the Work in Progress podcast with me, your host, Sarah Huntley . Today’s episode is a little different - no guests, no interviews - just an honest reflection on the highs, lows, and lessons that shaped my 2025. This year brought big growth, big change, and plenty of “what on earth am I doing?” moments. It also delivered the kind of highlights that remind me why I love this work: su...

This week on Work in Progress , Sarah Huntley sits down with friend, client and nature-led wellbeing coach Chantelle Manz to explore what it really takes to leave a long-standing corporate career and build a life rooted in purpose, balance and true wellbeing. After nearly 20 years in a demanding executive environment, Chantelle made the brave decision to step away from the high-pressure corporate...

Welcome back to the Work in Progress Podcast - the space where we talk honestly about what it takes to make bold changes, build something meaningful, and keep moving forward when the path isn’t clear. In this episode, I’m sharing the simple one-page planning method I use in my business and with my clients. If planning feels overwhelming or you struggle to turn ideas into action, this three-step “S...

Welcome back to the Work in Progress Podcast - the space where we talk honestly about what it takes to make bold changes, build something meaningful, and keep moving forward when the path isn’t clear. In this episode, I’m joined by my good friend Dan Hughes . Dan and I first met three years ago at a Wim Hof workshop I was running and since then he’s completely transformed his career and his life....

In this special episode of the Work in Progress podcast, I reflect on 13 years in business and the biggest lessons I’ve learned through the highs, lows, and everything in between. From understanding that it’s all about the people, to realising that adaptability is key, these insights come straight from experience. I’ll also share how passion doesn’t protect you from burnout, why mindset truly shap...

It’s been a while! In this episode, I share what’s been happening over the past 2 1/2 years—personally and professionally—and why the podcast took a long break. I also also gives a sneak peek of what’s coming next in the Work in Progress series, including updates on my business, new projects and the fresh rebrand. *Hosted by Performance Psychologist Sarah Huntley, this show explores what it really...

My guest for today’s episode is the brilliant Ros Poerwantoro - of Romud Ceramics. Growing up in Australia, after leaving school, Ros trained as an Interior Architect and was immersed in the corporate for nearly 15 years. As part of a meditation course she attended, as homework, the class was challenged to try something they had always wanted to do but had never done. Ros chose pottery and went to...

My guest for today’s episode is Andy Mackenzie. In his early 20’s, Andy joined the household cavalry, and with the guidance of his superiors, went on to become a professional athlete. In this episode, Andy openly shares his career journey as well as his experience of burnout and mental breakdown in his forties. After some time out to regain his health, he’s come back stronger than ever and became...

My guest for today’s episode is Kate Toomer. Kate runs Dogs Club – a fun agility and dog training business in Brighton and the surrounding areas. Kate started out working in hospitality – and then successfully applying for a cabin crew role with BA – flying all over the world for over 8 years. She’s also set up, run a successful Brighton-based coffee shop before starting her dog training and agili...

My guest for today’s episode is Damien Pestell. Damien is a Writer, Storyteller and Entrepreneur. Since 2015 Damien has founded two start-up businesses. The first - Community Oven was a social enterprise which brought people together through food and helped to form community. He then went on to set up and run ‘Street Food Trailers’ a business which manufactured custom food trucks and helped people...

Welcome back to the Big Sky Adventures podcast  Today, I’m going to update you on my career story. I take you back over the past 18 months of my life and share with you the pivotal moments, big decisions and challenges I've faced with my career 'pivot' - from performance psychologist to Wim Hof Method® Instructor. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------...

When most people think of ‘digital nomad’ they think a laptop poolside or on the beach with a cocktail and 20 minutes of work a day. Probably followed up by a pool party in the sun and buckets of Moet! The reality is lots of work in very uncomfortable places. I have worked in nearly every different kind of place imaginable - coffee shops, hotels, restaurants, kerb sides, Air BnB's and on train...

My guest for this episode is Tom Grainger – who in 2019 set up his company LiveSlow Campers – who designs and builds camper vans by hand in his North Yorkshire workshop. Tom’s path to running his own business is a brilliant story – full of twists and turns and one in which I hope will inspire you to keep persevering when the going gets tough, something I know he’s had to do a lot to get to where h...

My guest for this episode is Sarah Higgins – who in 2020 set up her own business – 'Seaside Sauna Haus' a mobile, wood-fired sauna based on a beautiful beach in Dorset. She runs the sauna alongside a job as a social worker as well being a wife and mum of two boys. In this episode, we dive into: - How an off-hand suggestion from a friend over dinner was the prompt Sarah needed to set up her...

For this episode, I share with you my six top tips on how to set up a business. I’m now 10 years into my entrepreneurial journey, having set up and run four businesses from scratch. More people than ever are wanting to set up their own business – with an estimated 3 million employees in the UK stating they want to set up a business in 2022. In 2021, over 700,000 businesses were started, and post-p...