Escape The Rat Race

Are you ready to take control of your time and conquer chaos to pave the way for a more fulfilling career journey? In this episode of Escape the Rat Race Podcast, we're diving into the rebellious realm of time management. In a world brimming with distractions and endless to-do lists, finding time for career contemplation and personal growth can feel like an uphill battle. But fear not fellow rebel...

Welcome to the first of four episodes on this month’s theme of prioritisation and time management. In this episode, we explore the transformative power of self-prioritisation in achieving career fulfilment. We discover why prioritising yourself isn't selfish – it's essential for success and happiness and learn practical tips and mindset shifts to help you carve out time for you and reignite your i...

In this episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Hon Yip, a self-confessed rebel who throughout his life has pushed boundaries. We learn how he has overcome challenges and in the pursuit of fulfilment now balances a consulting business with coaching. Hon Yip can be contacted at Email: hon@honyipcoaching.com LinkedIn:  Hon Yip |LinkedIn Website: honyipcoaching.com  . Skool community:...

Welcome to the third of four episodes in this month’s theme of finding fulfilment. Today, we're diving into a topic that adds a soulful twist to our careers - "The Role of Giving Back in Achieving Professional Fulfilment." Get ready for a rebel revolution that brings purpose to the forefront! We touched on this in the last episode but now for a deep dive… To contact Lisa: LinkedIn  Lisa Stake...

Welcome to the second of four episodes on this month’s theme of finding fulfilment. Today, we're plunging into the heart of authenticity with the topic - "Creating a Career Aligned with Your Values and Purpose." Get ready for a rebel ride that aligns your compass with your true north! Imagine a career that resonates with your core values and purpose, not one that suffocates them. We’re going to li...

Welcome to the first of four episodes on this month’s theme of finding fulfilment. Today, we're diving into a topic close to mine and every rebel's heart - "Identifying and Pursuing Your Passion in Your Career." Now you will have heard me in earlier episodes talking about reigniting your passion to transform your career, but this topic is so important and at the core of everything I do so it warra...

In this week’s episode, I interviewed Michelle Parsons from Michelle Parsons Coaching. Michelle left her corporate job with Mercedes last year to become a full-time coach. She’d been coaching ‘on the side’ for many years but she knew it was now time for her to take the leap. Listen to hear her story and how having her own business has given her the flexibility she craved. Michelle Parsons can be c...

The first episode of 2024 is all about what it means to be an introvert. Lisa has long known she is an introvert but it wasn’t until she felt she needed some time away from social media at the end of 2023 that she realised the impact it had on her life. In this episode we learn about the impact it had, what it means to be an introvert and strategies introverts can use to help them carry on with da...

In this week’s episode, I interviewed Darren Weale from In Tune PR. Darren is a master storyteller and tells of his journey from civil servant to running his successful PR business. Along the way, we hear about Darren’s passion for positive news and for helping others, as well as his love for music. Listen today for a truly inspiring and entertaining story. Darren Weale can be contacted at Email:...

Beyond the 9-5: A Journey to Flexibility, Freedom, and Family Time in India In this week’s episode of Escape the Rat Race, Lisa speaks with Pankti Killawala from Pankti Killawala Coaching who escaped the rat race to start her own business. We hear how a combination of events led to her career no longer serving her and how she now enjoys the flexibility and freedom of being her own boss. Pankti can...

Today we’re talking about support networks and the vital part they play when you’re making changes. In times of change, the strength of your support network can make all the difference. The encouragement from friends, the wisdom from family, and the camaraderie of colleagues form an essential safety net. It's not just about the practical advice they offer; it's about the emotional backing that pro...

Criticism is something that many of us face when we start something new. In this week's episode, we look at why people criticise us, practical strategies to manage criticism and why it is essential that we manage criticism effectively. To contact Lisa: LinkedIn  Lisa Staker | LinkedIn Email  lisa@therebelliouscoach.co.uk Book your free call HERE

In the quest to live your dreams, you will often find yourself wrestling with the pressures of societal expectations and the allure of comparing yourself to others. It's a challenge many of us face but also a hurdle that can be overcome. The key to thriving on this path is the power of embracing your uniqueness and unapologetically being yourself and in this episode, I show you how. To contact Lis...

In the journey of pursuing your dreams and ambitions, you may find yourselves at the intersection of two distinct realms: the Comfort Zone and the Growth Zone. Understanding these zones and how they influence your life is crucial to reaching your full potential. Today we dive into what each zone is, how they impact our pursuit of dreams, and how to make that leap into the transformative Growth Zon...

Today, we're diving deep into a topic that affects so many of us at one point or another: Imposter Syndrome. We look at what Imposter Syndrome is, where it comes from, how it differs from a lack of confidence and, most importantly, what you can do to overcome it. To contact Lisa: LinkedIn  Lisa Staker | LinkedIn Email  lisa@therebelliouscoach.co.uk Book your free call HERE

Procrastination - a seemingly small word that can cast a shadow over our dreams, ambitions, and aspirations. It's a silent dream-killer that often goes unnoticed until the damage is done. Listen to this episode where we explore how procrastination can creep up on you and before you know it your dream remains an unrealised wish, and you're left with a sense of missed opportunities. We look at how p...

Have you ever caught yourself saying, "I don't have the time to pursue my dreams"? You're not alone. In a world bustling with commitments, responsibilities, and daily routines, it's all too easy to set aside our passions and aspirations. But what if I told you that you could make room for the extraordinary in your life with effective time management and prioritisation? Listen to this episode to fi...

This week we delve into the significance of visualisations and intentions in our lives, and why blending them with action and accountability forms the recipe for success. We cover: Visualisations Goals vs Intentions Goal setting Taking action Accountability Listen for tips and advice on how to use visualisations and goal setting can help you live your life with purpose. And to help you on your jou...

Having a purpose in your career and life in general is the gold standard many of us struggle to achieve. But why? In this episode, you will Learn why having a purpose is important. Discover what purpose means to you. Identify your life's mission. Start to create an action plan to live life with purpose. You can create your own plan using the workbook which is available HERE To contact Lisa: Linked...

Listen to this episode to hear why a work-life balance no longer exists and what you need in its place. You will learn how to embrace a new way of viewing your life together with practical strategies to help you make the change. All this plus how being your own boss could be the key to achieving harmony in your work and personal life. To contact Lisa: LinkedIn  Lisa Staker | LinkedIn Email&nb...

Anyone who follows Lisa will know she is a huge Disney fan. Having just come back from her annual dose of Mickey Mouse, she was thinking – what lessons can aspiring new business owners learn from Disney World? Turns out there is quite a lot. From exceptional customer service to meticulous planning, these traits of Disney World transfer over to any business. This episode combines lessons you can le...

Regrets What are they? Are they all equal? Can actions be risk-free? Are actions irreversible? Find out the answers to these questions as Lisa examines regrets using real-life stories to help you uncover the secrets to a life well-lived. To contact Lisa: LinkedIn  Lisa Staker | LinkedIn Email  lisa@therebelliouscoach.co.uk Book your free call HERE

Escaping corporate and running your own business is a HUGE jump that can seem too daunting for many. But it doesn't have to be that way. In this week’s episode of Escape the Rat Race, Lisa speaks with Caterina Bernardini from Go Dynamics. Caterina was originally a banker but left when the stress became too much. Since then, she has had several successful businesses and today provides us with a les...

Don’t regret the things you have done, only things you haven’t! Brilliant advice from this week’s guest, Lauretta Wright. Lauretta is the publisher and editor of Life In Magazines. These are local magazines that aim to show the positives of living in these areas and have the wonderful tagline ‘Inspiring the community one page at a time’. In this episode, we hear how finding herself at several diff...

Escaping corporate and running your own business is a HUGE jump that can seem too daunting for many. Lisa continues to speak with business owners who have escaped corporate and this week speaks with Rachel Barham who is a self-employed Membership Adviser for the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). Becoming self-employed but working for a larger company, or in this case, non-profit organisation,...