Create with Franz

Many of my clients lament lack of success and feel defeated, low and not good enough. They want to give up. I will discuss the four aspects that can determine failure (as long as the fundamentals were right) and why having smart goals, being consistent, learning from our mistakes and being positive will support our efforts to have success. These aspects apply to efforts in career, family, health,...

If you are one of those people who dreads pronouncing the word NO even when you are berated with enough duties, tasks and appointments, this episode is for you. When saying YES is distracting you from an important long term goal or task, or taking away much needed rest or time with your family, there are ways to politely decline and reclaim your life. It turns out that sometimes, saying NO is the...

What if we invested in our health, relationships, career, fitness, spirituality or talents just like investors do in the stock market? Guess what - we would get excellent long term results. It turned out that advice given to investors is strikingly similar to the one that is given for people to succeed in their personal life. Find out why in this super-informative and fun episode!

Can you give feedback without crushing others? Do you fear receiving appraisal? Learn techniques to give and receive positive feedback.

Could it be that we failed to established our career or relationship because we have not built rapport with others? Small details like posture, body language, word choice influence how others perceive us and our communication structure. In this episode we will find out how to address the issue and communicate with skill the precise message we want to convey.

Newsflash: we spend the time doing the things that most matter to us. Even if we think we just watched TV (which is not a 'goal') what mattered to us was perhaps to rest/unwind.... in this episode we discover the subtle difference between lack of time and lack of importance in our long term goals.

Ever wondered why we feel high, or low, just like batteries? It's because  our cells are filled with energy, our bodies are energy and our thoughts can create positive or negative energy. Thus the very first step to feel great is to create great thoughts and generate positive energy. For more info: www.franzsidney.com

We build our beliefs based on our experiences - and we might be convinced we are right. Sometimes we need to challenge and change our limiting beliefs so we can heal a relationship, get the job we want, or simply find out what our true call is. Tips and strategies to harmonise our beliefs with out truths will follow in the next episode! For more information and a session with me to clear outdated...

We get what we focus on, and others can perceive how we feel by our body language. In this episode we do an N.L.P. exercise to see what's the difference between thinking we will succeed and anticipating failure.  It turns out that it always pays to visualise success to manifest it, as we take appropriate steps and truly believe we CAN. If your thoughts are mostly negative and you need help to drea...

What is the internal bias ? It's something we form with our experiences, success and failures, as we lump events and people in useful categories for quick decisions. Although experience is a great teacher, at times it can be of hindrance and stop us from enjoying our life, getting along with others and move on. Relationship and work issues are sometimes best addressed with the help of an external...

Did you know that our brilliant mind can create problems so we can cope with other problems? We inherently resist pain, change, and failure and often we find out that an inexplicable illness or condition has an emotional reason for existing. From weight issues to skin complaints, we got them all covered!

Warren Bel talks about his story and how he turned from troubled teen with zero self confidence into a mature and caring adult with a 20 year career as an NHS nurse working in mental care. His upbringing in foster care, the trauma he was subjected to and a harsh environment made him believe that he had no hopes for a bright future. But Warren proved them wrong and developed a new mindset. How did...

In this episode, which is also available on Youtube as a video, we chat with Todd Hansen, who used to be a super shy young man and conquered his fear by training as a Broadcast Journalist. He became the face of Story Trek , a popular TV show in the USA, and even won 16 Emmy Awards as a broadcaster. Todd will share with us his steps to become confident in front of a camera. To know more go to his c...

Dr Judy Butler , a North Carolina Psychotherapist, narrates the story of how the passing of her father left the family in a lot of mental and physical stress. Preparation is the key to keep calmness and balance when our loved ones pass away. In this heart- to- heart interview, we discuss the importance of preserving family memories, to honour the wishes of the departed but also to be able to griev...

Can a lawyer, consultant and corporate trainer find time to write novels? David Butler of Provo, Utah says yes.  Not only that, but he has published many of them and is planning to continue. He gives tips on honing the craft, becoming an entrepreneur, acting like one, and taking novel writing seriously. Website: http://www.davidjohnbutler.com Witchy Eye:  https://amzn.to/3qYhuxr The Cunning Man: ...

I was really inspired by an article in the Jmore magazine. It sparked my curiosity about the effects of bullying to how we perceive ourselves. It turned out that not only we can suffer from low self confidence, anxiety and a weaker position because of bullies at school, but this situation is often carried to adulthood, making our lives more miserable. But what emerged was that some of those popula...

In this solo episode I talk about many settings where anxiety hinders the full enjoyment of life. Avoiding being in a car as a driver or passenger Calling anxiety 'my anxiety' Avoiding expressing our opinion at work/home How can we tackle the issue by going down to the root cause?   Did you enjoy this episode and would like to share some love?   💜 Hit that like button and subscribe! 👫 Share the...

There are seasons for everything and not everyone can do everything at tehe same time - to avoid burnout. Just because we could not chase a childhood dream it doesn't mean we have to forget it forever. In this eye-opening interview with Gloria Pearson, we will learn how she entered the art world after raising her children and currently finds great pleasure and joy in abstract painting. You can do...

How can we encourage a young person to nourish his or her talents and passions?  Is it about endless praise, great tutors, and finding a 9-5 job where our skills can shine? Can you remember how your family delt with your own interests as a child - and how did that work out for you? What would you have preferred doing and in which direction did you end up because of your family/parents' actions? An...

We all have something we used to like some years ago, and we were pretty good at. For some reason we have forgotten all about it. And maybe now, with lockdown (in the UK) draining much of the love for life we had, we need more than ever to re-discover what we really like. Here you will find several tips to find out what your interests and talents used to be , and what to do to take them a step fur...

If you are running your business, whether in the fine arts or in programming it matters not, you might be worried about finding clients.  In this episode I will give you several tips on how to put your service in front of your perfect client in a way that is helpful for both. And if you find it hard to advertise yourself, help is at hand to remove any blocks in as little as one session! More info...

In this heartfelt episode, Franz will show you 10 ways you can develop resilience, feel calmer and in control, and overcome feelings of anxiety  that might be hindering you. Create new dreams, learn from the past, nourish your soul and mind, listen to your inner wisdom, develop self reliance and more in a super positive show that will inspire you to be your best. 

New year, new life - but what about your direction? Find out how to discover your true talent and passion with 5 simple questions that will lead you into a journey of self awareness and balance.

Another heartfelt episode dedicated this time to those who are experiencing physical or emotional pain due to lockdown, sickness, autism, OCD, anxiety and depression. Listen to the stories of three people who had mental health conditions and found ways to escape the pain through art. Find small ways to improve your wellbeing and share this episodes with anyone who needs to be uplifted and inspired...

New year, new resolutions! If your past dreams have not come to pass, check out my list of possible causes. In this episode you will find a proven step by step strategy to set realistic, timely and achievable goals - and to gain traction right as you start - all the way to the end of the year. For any questions reach me at Facebook.com/franzsidneytherapy or www.franzsidney.com