Be You Start Now

My guest today is a qualified CIPD Learning and Development specialist, who lectures, trains, and teaches professional qualifications across further education and private training sectors. She’s held senior roles as Head of L&D for large organisations, including TI Media, and also leads her own company as a consultant and Managing Director. With extensive experience in business management and...

Ever wondered why asking out a question out of curiosity can be taken the wrong way, or perhaps it’s okay to be interested?   Our guest today is an Inclusive Culture Expert, international keynote speaker, and champion for diversity and inclusion.  She works with clients across HR, Talent Acquisition, and Learning and Development, and her authentic approach to addressing exclusion and bias transcen...

Our guest today is a Doctor of Chiropractic and Functional Medicine Practitioner, specialising in preventative health, autoimmune issues and lifestyle medicine.   With over 50 years in the wellness field, she understands why so many people get used to feeling unwell and how to help them reclaim real health through functional and lifestyle approaches.   She’s trained in Chinese Medicine and has wor...

Joining us once again on the BE YOU START NOW Podcast , with our returning guest who is someone who understands leadership in business.   Aaron joins us for a grounded, eye-opening conversation about what leadership really looks like inside an organisation — and why it matters more than ever.    With over 20 years in the military, ongoing work with the MOD, and his role as a visiting university le...

Ever wondered what resilience is and what it means to you? Our guest is a Doctor of philosophy and specialises in organisational Resilience.   With a background spanning 20 years in the military, he understands about leadership, building capability and crisis management and he now remains on the reserves to train others in times of national security. Experience working as head of emergency managem...

Ever wondered what it would be like to have improved mobility and agility? Our guest is an expert in Pilates and has over 25 years’ experience in the fitness industry. She has a passion for helping people to gain inner and outer strength through Pilates, mindfulness and good nutrition. Walking her talk, while recovering from Breast Cancer she practices what she teaches and shares an abundance of u...

Ever wondered what it would be like to succeed in life through engagement?   Our guest knows all about Staff Engagement who shares his passion and knowledge around how to engage to succeed.   Experience leading on Global Strategies and talent acquisition for large companies including Capita and other top names in the industry he focuses on supporting managers to build high performing teams.   He’s...

Have you ever wondered what well-being truly means to you? Do you find it difficult to talk openly about your mental health at work, perhaps due to the stigma surrounding this topic? Our guest is a champion of wellness. He’s highly regarded throughout the transport industry as a well-being leader running daily awareness sessions.   He talks openly about his personal experiences around depression,...

Ever wondered what it would be like to receive psychic guidance?   Our guest is a Psychic Medium and Lifecoach who also has a background in counselling and community health services.   She has over 38 years’ experience, helping people to discover their potential and heal from past trauma using her range of gifts.   Providing high quality readings she works with her spirit guides, crystals, and car...

Time to level up your skills in HR? Our guest is an expert in the world of human resources with over 15 years’ experience. She is a guiding light when it comes to mentoring and coaching other HR professionals who are eager to take charge of their lives and elevate their HR skills, and career. Passionate about tailoring the learning experience to each individual's journey she has worked as Head of...

Ever wondered what all these acronyms mean? D&I, D,E&I – I,E&D? Our guest is a Global Leader in HR, with a huge passion in areas of Diversity and Inclusion and we talked about Diversity being a language of its own. He tells us why staying informed about the latest terminology is essential for fostering a true inclusive environment. He’s worked for BT, Network Rail and Vodafone and is r...

A fascinating episode into the world of finance with Laura Tynan where we talk about making money work for you. Bridging the world of wealth and woo is a no brainer says Laura who has a remarkable way of being realistic about how we invest, doing our research and aligning with our values. Recognised by the Financial Times as a Top 20 Future Female Leader she holds a degree in Finance, is a registe...

Ever wondered what it would be like to eat plant-based foods without the meat, for the rest of your life? Or perhaps you’re already a vegetarian. Can you imagine a cheesecake made without milk? Perhaps you’re already a vegan. Our guest is a Michelin trained chef now specialising in Vegan cuisine and has been cheffing for over 25 years. Featured on the BBC, not only has she cooked for Stephen Hawki...

Do you ever wonder why your training programme in the gym is different to ‘that’ person in the corner doing a zillion press-ups? Our guest talks about ‘Volume of the training’; do you know what that is and do you overload your body? “We often need to train much less than we think we do” says James Bacon Talking about how much exercise to do, he explains how it’s more about creating just enough sti...

Ever wondered why some people live and breathe their work, giving relentlessly to a cause they believe in? Dr Lopamudra Das Roy does just that. She is a distinguished Cancer Scientist-Research Professor who founded The Breast Cancer Hub and has positively impacted thousands of people through her humanitarian work globally. She has a Ph. D. in Molecular Biology (Genetics) and received her Post-Doct...

Ever wondered what your well-being would look like if you could buy it off the shelf? All packaged up cost effectively promoting a one-size-fits-all! Promising health and happiness in each area of you well-being because someone already knows what you ‘need’ and ‘why’! I don’t think so… as you are unique. A one size fits all approach is unlikely to work for you. And… guess what? You already own you...

Our Guest is a media consultant and an author of the first in a series of children’s books - Izzy the Tumble Thunder Talking today all things leadership, he shares his experience managing multiple teams and working on programmes and major events, including Newsround and the London and Rio Olympics. Highly qualified at developing digital output strategies to engage audiences across different platfo...

Are you living with pain day in, day out and feel unable to see the light at the end of the tunnel? Our guest understands first-hand what it is like to live with Fibromyalgia, arthritis and chronic fatigue. “Just not letting it get you down; not letting it take your life; not letting it become your life. A diagnosis isn’t you… it’s part of you.” Says Stacey Glen Sharing her story, her experiences...

Have you experienced Cancer and felt blessed to have had support? Maybe you didn’t have anyone to turn to or perhaps you were looking after someone else with an illness. Our guest today is a caregiver and runs her own business as a supply chain consultant in the healthcare industry. Talking all things Caring, she shares her experiences and how supporting her loved ones with Cancer taught her patie...

🔥What does success mean to you? Our guest understands that it means something different to each of us and talks about why creating a vision and just getting started in your business (and personal life) is step one towards success. He's a Coach and Mentor for Entrepreneurs helping them to rethink how they do business and get creative. Talking today all things Success, he explains why the power of...

Ever thought about doing yoga to heal your own body? This is what Jigyasa did when she was a teenager, growing up in India at 4.30am each day!! Our guest today is a Yoga and Meditation Teacher who joins us to share her love for healing and spiritual development. A wise lady who speaks wise words, she has a thirst for spiritual growth and explains why Aura scanning and balancing the chakras can imp...

Ever thought of yourself as a runner, and what it would be like to leave anxiety at the first lap? Our guest does just that! Working in project management he tells us how he got started as a marathon runner and why running is his go to activity for managing stress. He talks to us about the benefits of running as an individual sport and why training with other people can keep you motivated. It’s he...

Can you imagine being a Mum of 15 children? Our guest is passionate about helping Mum’s to live their dreams with clarity, confidence and less stress. Finding one child enough to cope with? It’s not a competition. It’s about finding those mindset tools and techniques that work for you! Talking all things mental health, she understands depression first hand, and collaborates with companies and indi...

I asked our first ten guests a question related to their expertise and they each shared their answer for our listeners. It’s been lovely to talk to wellness advocates from around the world about: Pilates, Menopause, Holistic Awareness, Exercise, Wellness at Work, Confidence, Meditation, Speaking, Employee Well-being, Mental Health and Prosperity. In upcoming episodes we’ve guests talking about Anx...

Excited to share episode 10 on the Be You Start Now Podcast today, as we talk all things prosperity and why adopting a holistic approach towards your well-being supports a growth mindset. “How can you show up each day to be a better version of you, your business and your personal life – not comparing yourself to someone else…” asks Christopher Salem, America’s Prospreneur. Chris goes on to talk ab...