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Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #209: Tom Preston and Luciana Nuñez are both highly experienced executive coaches and authors of the book Coaching Power.  They explain the different aspects of leadership, why leaders need to be coaches, and the results leaders see when they start coaching.  What you’ll learn [03:52] The different aspects of leadership.  [07:23] Th...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #208: Joanne Merrick is the founder of The Leadership Recipe and has over 25 years of global experience in helping individuals and organisations thrive.  She explains the different types of management, what you need to consider before moving to a managerial position, and the skills managers need to have. What you’ll learn [02:14] Th...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #207: Charlie Colenutt spent three years interviewing people from all walks of life about their jobs.  He explains what causes people to change their career, why most people stay at their current job, and how to find happiness in your career.   What you’ll learn [01:30] Why Charlie wrote a book about the different jobs people do.  [...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #206: Sarah Rugg is an author, entrepreneur and an expert in outsourcing, virtual assistance and life admin.  She explains how to free up your time through delegating time consuming tasks, what your own personal assistant can do, and how much it costs to hire a virtual assistant.  What you’ll learn [01:47] What a virtual assistant i...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #205: Emma Tekstra is an Actuary and Global Health Consultant who focuses on the data and science of the human body. She explains the difficulties behind making lasting health changes, the motivations people have for improving their health, and how to live a healthier life.    What you’ll learn [02:25] What an actuary is and how Emm...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #204: Allen Farrington is the co-founder of Axiom, a bitcoin-native venture capital firm.  He explains what it’s like working as an investment manager, the hurdles involved in creating an investment firm, and the skills you need to start a business.  What you’ll learn [01:33] What venture capital means.  [03:06] The difference betwe...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #203: Steph Gillies is a Career Story Coach and professional writer.  She explains the non-linear nature of careers, the three stages of finding a new career, and how to make yourself stand out. What you’ll learn [01:45] How Steph worked 32 jobs in 15 years.  [03:30] The fear of specialisation as a multi-passionate person.  [04:51]...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #202: Bill Aronson is a COO, CFO and expert on bridging the gap between technology and business.  He explores how metaphors shape the way we see the world, how our mindset affects our reality, and how we can use metaphors to improve ourselves.  What you’ll learn [03:59] How metaphors shape our place in the world.  [04:31] Why humans...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #201: Kelly Campbell is a Trauma-Informed Leadership Coach for emerging and established leaders.  She explains the different sources of trauma, how it can affect your work, and what you can do to heal your trauma. What you’ll learn [02:01] Why Kelly became trauma specialised coach. [04:50] The trauma Kelly faced growing up. [06:31]...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #200: Al Elliott is a podcast host, mentor, business leader and friend.  Al and I explore how I transitioned from a lawyer to a career coach, the three stages of creating a business, and the lessons I’ve learnt from a year of self-employment. What you’ll learn [03:40] How I transitioned from a lawyer to a career coach. [06:38] What...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #199: Sarah Burrows is an accredited Career and Business Coach who helps women lost in their careers discover a purpose-filled career or business.  She explains how Neuro Linguistic Programming can improve your confidence, the power of language, and how to change the way you view yourself. What you’ll learn [01:42] What Neuro Lingui...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #198: Ramon Santillan is a renowned interviewing expert who focuses on helping neurodiverse people ace their job interviews.  He explains the challenges neurodiverse people have in interviews, how we’re expected to act in interviews, and the different body language cues you should read and use. What you’ll learn [01:30] How Ramon be...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #197: Rob Dix went from investing as a hobby to becoming one of Britain’s best-respected finance experts.  He explains the problems with traditional financial advice, the three different types of investment motivations, and how to make financial decisions that align with your goals. What you’ll learn [00:51] Common personal finance...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #196: Louise Kershaw is an Executive Coach who helps people find careers that align with their values and give them true career fulfilment.  She explains the different types of burnout, the early warning signs of burnout, and how to avoid experiencing burnout. What you’ll learn [01:38] Why Louise left HR and retrained as a coach. [0...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #195: David Bell is a founder and director of PCD Group and has over 15 years of experience in advising high net worth clients on personal tax and financial planning.  He explains what goes into creating an effective networking event, what it’s like having a hobby that is also a business, and when to go full-time with a business you...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #194: Steve Grace is the CEO and Founder of The Nudge Group, and an expert in recruitment and storytelling. He explains what it’s like to work at a startup, the different types of startups that exist, and the common misconceptions people have about startups. What you’ll learn [01:20] Steve’s experience in business and startups. [03:...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #193: Phill Agnew is a marketing expert and host of the highest-ranking marketing podcast in the UK.  He explains what behavioural science involves, how to use marketing principles to get a pay rise, and how to persuade your boss you have a good idea. What you’ll learn [01:30] How Phill became a marketing expert. [02:49] How curiosi...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #192: Kristen Carder is host of the I Have ADHD podcast and a coach who has supported thousands of people with neurodiversity.  She explains what neurodiversity means, common workplace challenges neurodivergent people face, and how we can improve the workplace for neurodivergent people. What you’ll learn [01:38] What you need to und...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #191: Nathan Cornwell is an organisational psychologist and talent management consultant specialising in employability and leadership development.  He explains how to move to another country for work, the preparation you need to do before expatriating and how to plan for your eventual return. What you’ll learn [01:47] How Nathan bec...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #190: Massimo Roselli is a trauma-informed career coach who helps individuals explore their career goals and overcome challenges.  He explains the common symptoms of imposter syndrome, how trauma affects your mindset, and strategies that can be used to eradicate imposter syndrome. What you’ll learn [01:25] What it means to be a trau...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #189: Andrew Bosomworth is a former electrician, scuba instructor and self-identified adventurer.  He explains the benefits of trading career progression for adventuring, how he gets inspiration for different adventures, and the type of long-term plans most travellers have. What you’ll learn [01:20] What it means to be a business ma...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #188: Brandon Bramley has a  background in strategic negotiations, over a decade of experience in negotiating salaries and is the founder of The Salary Negotiator .  He explains how to approach salary negotiations, why different people are offered different compensation for the same role, and how to respond to a new job offer.  What...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #187: Louise Lapish has been working in career management for over two decades and has helped countless people find their dream job and advance in their careers.  She explains the problems with traditional job searching methods, how to proactively find a new career, and shares some practical tips to assess if a job is a good fit for...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #186: Porschia Parker-Griffin is a Professional Certified Coach, a Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Master Practitioner, and a director and business consultant. She explains how to actively position yourself for a promotion, how you can demonstrate that you should be promoted, and what to do if you’re passed over for promotion. What you’...

Questions? Comments? Episode suggestions? Send us a text message! #185: Karin is the founder and CEO and David is the President of Let’s Grow Leaders, a global leadership development and training firm.  They explore the phrases and strategies you can use in workplace conflicts, how to approach a difficult conversation, and the words you can use to defuse any difficult situation. What you’ll learn...