Becoming BOSS

Send us a text I used to be a proud card-carrying perfectionist but now I know how damaging to my productivity it can be, I have to hold myself in check and only let it out ONLY when really needed. Perfectionism can be a good thing in the right circumstances but if you apply it to everything you do, you can end up held back and missing out on life altogether! So in this episode, I’m giving you the...

Send us a text Starting a podcast can be simple, but with lots of options and decisions to be made it’s easy to get confused and overcomplicate things.  So in this episode, I’m cutting through the noise and sharing what you really need to get off the blocks in podcasting.   From choosing your topic to deciding your tech set-up and recording your first episodes we’ll get into it. So you can get sto...

Send us a text I know when you work in a day job, you don’t really have much of a reason to use social media for anything more than a distraction. If you only ever use social media to check up on old friends’ lives on Facebook or to look at videos of cute kittens on Instagram or only look at your LinkedIn profile when you need some help from someone on your network, then the idea of using social m...

Send us a text As the famous quote from Buddha says “The mind is everything, what you think, you become.” So, taking on a more abundant mindset and releasing scarcity can absolutely improve how you approach your life and your potential business.  We’re going to dig deep into how you can move from a scarcity mindset to one of abundance which allows you to be grateful for the past, appreciate your p...

Send us a text Do you want a business that will last long term? Of course, you do!  Whether you are just thinking about becoming an entrepreneur, are already actively working towards making it happen or are ready to take the leap right now you need to listen to this episode.  Because if you don’t think about this important stuff at the start, it’s far more difficult in the future to put things in...

Send us a text Now is not the time to pull back from launching your business. Despite the economic downturn, it’s time for action and courage. With everything you read in the newspapers or hear on TV about the economy, it’s natural to want to run and hide and forget all about your business hopes and goals. Staying safe and secure in your day job probably seems like the better option now. Am I righ...

Send us a text It can be hard to break away from the crowd and do something new (believe me I know!) especially when you think or know some people believe you won’t make it.  Some may be even waiting to see you make the leap and then fall. In this episode, I’m talking about how you can guard yourself against what others might say about your escape from the day job to pursue your passion. That some...

Send us a text I'm taking a break from my usual episodes to remember HM Queen Elizabeth II, whose long reign has come to an end but leaves a lasting legacy.  I'll be back next week with more on how you can work towards building your business and achieving a life that brings you joy and meaning. Plus a legacy of your own.  If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to rate & re...

Send us a text After over a year of podcasting, sharing my thoughts and ideas with you and seeing what you are enjoying and what really resonates with me, there are some changes coming to the PYP podcast.  In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain and letting you behind the scenes to hear about what’s coming up, why I decided to make the shift and what it means for you. I’m also sharing some m...

Send us a text Why is finding fulfilment in life important? When you are fulfilled you are more confident in yourself, you are happier, you have more self-worth and understand what’s important in life. That in turn positively affects your health and your relationships with those around you. So definitely worth trying to achieve, right!? In this episode, I’m diving into fulfilment to discover what...

Send us a text When you are 100% decided that leaving your day job and going out on your own is the right thing for you, it can be frustrating having to convince those around you who always seem to be throwing barriers in your way! So for this episode, I’ve pulled together my knowledge from training people in influencing skills in my corporate job, together with secrets and tips from my circle of...

Send us a text There’s nothing like a good Ted Talk to get you motivated, inspired and ready to set the world alight with your genius!  Now the TED Talk platform has so many great videos on some fascinating and intriguing topics, but it can be hard to know which ones will give you the boost you need. And let’s face it, you can lose hours scrolling there watching talk after talk (yes, I've bee...

Send us a text Is your plan to work with your passion, as your own boss, a one-day dream?  The thing about a ‘one-day dream’ is that as long as it’s there, you can convince yourself that although things are not great now, in the future they will be great because you have this idea for a work or a life change you will get around to at some point. But that idea is a pure fantasy unless you make the...

Send us a text When I was transitioning from my corporate job to working full-time in my business I really struggled with focus as I had so many competing demands on my time.  I introduced some strategies that allowed me to have time to focus on all important areas of my life and keep my passion project on track. So in this episode, I’m sharing those strategies with you so you can prepare yourself...

Send us a text I truly believe that working with your passion is the key to a happy and successful working and personal life.  But what happens once you’ve uncovered your passion? How can you power it into something that can give you an income on a long-term basis?  In this episode, I’m talking about some of the ways you can make your passion pay, specifically in the online world, even if it’s not...

Send us a text As an aspiring entrepreneur or freelancer, you have to expect the unexpected and be prepared to deal with feelings and circumstances that you had not really considered before. In this episode, I’m sharing the things that surprised me most when I first started working full-time in my business after I left my corporate job to pursue my passion. So if you are about to start your own bu...

Send us a text Loathing your job is no fun and a total energy drain. It can be so demoralising to know that although you have loads of plans and ideas of what you can do instead of the job that is sucking the life out of you, there is no way that right now you can think about leaving to pursue your passion into a new business or to work freelance.  In this episode, I’m talking about how you can ke...

Send us a text Why is it that some people never actually leave their day job, despite having dreams for something more? What can make the difference between staying in something unfulfilling but safe and actually making the move to pursue your passion, and find meaning and purpose as your own boss?  In this episode, I’m talking about what I think gives people the extra edge to make their entrepren...

Send us a text Sleep really can be your secret weapon when working towards a big change like upgrading your career, starting a business or leaping to a new adventure. But it is not always easy to get good quality sleep when you need it.  In this episode, I’m exploring how you can get the best sleep possible so you are rested and rejuvenated and have the energy, resilience and strength to make the...

Send us a text If you've been considering how to get started turning your passion into profit or have toyed with the idea of having your own podcast, you’re in the right place! As the Powering Your Passion Podcast hits its first milestone, I’m exploring the exciting podcast world and talking about why I think that for an aspiring entrepreneur or freelancer, starting a podcast could be a great...

Send us a text When you think about escaping the day job to become your own boss, it can be hard to work out what’s true and what's just your fears talking.  In this episode, I’m exploring and debunking 5 myths about being a business owner that I believed and had to overcome before I pursued my passion to move away from my day job to work doing what I love.   If you are thinking about making...

Send us a text When you dream about escaping the rat race and becoming your own boss, the first thing you think about is what you could potentially create as a business.  In this episode, I’m talking about the no 1 mistake I see aspiring business owners make all the time when choosing what their business will be, and the simple way you can avoid doing the same.  So if you’re thinking about moving...

Send us a text If you feel like you’re not on the right path but are not sure if it’s ‘just a phase’ or something you need to change or are struggling to work out "what’s next" in your life? Then this episode's for you! I’m exploring the Japanese philosophy of Ikigai which has been attributed not only to helping you live longer but also to live that life with meaning, happiness and...

Send us a text It's behind the scenes time!  I’m pulling back the curtain and letting you see what I’ve been up to over the past 6 months, and what my plans are for the near future.  So that you can see how making one key decision can open up opportunities and new adventures for you now, and in the future, that you could only imagine would happen in your dreams.  If you are holding back on ma...

Send us a text Words have power and you should be careful who you surround yourself with and most importantly what you tell yourself, particularly when you are making a big transformation in your life!! In this episode, I’m looking at how what you say to yourself can influence your behaviours, and how you can counteract your negative self-talk (and unhelpful comments from others) to become more po...