Focus on WHY

Moving women into senior levels, closing the gender pay gap and keeping knowledge within the building, Penny Haslam is achieving phenomenal results with her Impact, Influence and Confidence group program. Focused on empowering and supporting women in the workplace, Penny champions the need for equitable environments, the impact of confidence on well-being and how creativity and purpose are vital i...

With a passion for cultural respect and inclusivity, particularly in her work with Indigenous Nations and marginalised communities, Raelene Bergen Harder focuses on fostering positive organisational change. Raelene's work aims to build inclusive, equitable environments where individuals thrive and organisations flourish. Raelene believes that to design a life and business of purpose it requires yo...

Believing that children are our greatest teachers as they mirror our behaviours and give us unfiltered perspectives, motherhood has helped Sarah-Jane Adams to redefine success and understand her priorities. Known as the Entrepreneur Whisperer, Sarah-Jane balances motherhood with business and is determined to humanise the juggle. Encouraging people to embrace their true potential, Sarah-Jane shows...

After every five guest interviews, Amy Rowlinson reflects on each of the individual episodes and focuses in on specific topics pulling on different threads and diving deeper to explore elements that piqued her interest. In this episode, exploring topics of legacy, suffering, healing, service, beauty, vulnerability, Amy shares her Reflections with Actions from these five recent podcast episodes:  ...

Leaving the fire service, selling everything and moving from the United States to Costa Rica, firefighter, paramedic and union leader, Andrew Douglas, knows first-hand the challenges and stress that come with serving communities and working under pressure. Navigating his own personal recovery from PTSD, Andrew now has a clear vision for healing others and is addressing the need for accessible ment...

Captivated watching the harp being played in a theatrical production of Swan Lake in Denmark aged four, Katrine Horn was determined to make her dream of playing the instrument become a reality. Her dedication and love for the harp led Katrine to make the ambitious decision to attend music college in London which set her on a path of personal and professional growth. Since then, Katrine's journey h...

From ancient healing to modern empowerment, belly dancing is a form of self-expression and confidence. Through the unveiling of the feminine spirit of belly dancing and finding joy through Lebanese food, Wafaa Powell is building strong connections within her community. Wafaa challenges the notion of blindly following trends and encourages you to take responsibility for your relationship with food....

Are you trauma-informed? Psychological trauma impacts not only your physical and mental well-being but also your behaviours and relationships. Dr Susanna Petche is committed to the creation of a trauma-informed world. As a lifestyle and functional medicine GP specialising in psychological trauma, Susanna combines 24 years of clinical practice with personal experience and academic knowledge of trau...

Following the flow, living authentically and building connections have guided tattooist and contemporary artist Thomaz Cauchi to much success and joy in life. Thomaz is a living embodiment of his encounters and experiences, an ever-evolving work in progress. Uncovering transformational moments and midlife reflections, Thomaz is on a quest to leave a positive impact and legacy. Always challenging a...

What are these Reflections with Actions' episodes all about? After every five guest interviews, Amy Rowlinson reflects on each of the individual episodes and focuses in on specific topics pulling on different threads and diving deeper to explore elements that piqued her interest. In this episode, Amy shares her Reflections with Actions from these five recent podcast episodes: 359 Why Not? with Kay...

Are you in control of your finances? Do you have a clear vision for your future? Do you understand what type of freedom it is you are yearning for? As someone who understands the importance of mindset, purpose and vision, entrepreneur, investor and highly-skilled international business mentor, C atherine McGuire is focused on sharing her knowledge, experiences and insights of powerful goal setting...

What might you learn from walking 500 miles on the Camino de Santiago through the beautiful landscapes of Spain? Whilst embracing this enlightening, challenging and awe-inspiring journey, event speaker and inclusive leadership expert, Jackie Handy, found herself opening up to new perspectives to experience greater life balance and a renewed focus on what really matters in life. She let go of unnec...

Creating a life of abundance through active engagement and curiosity, Freeman Beals uses the power of positive habits to inspire change. Learning from the greats through their autobiographies and from his time travelling across the world, Freeman is now able to see how to connect the dots backwards and how to avoid unnecessary struggles. Focusing on happiness, staying authentic to his core values...

Gravitas is an essential quality for effective leadership, authenticity and navigating times of change but what happens when you combine gravitas with purpose? Executive coach and international speaker, Antoinette Dale Henderson, unveils the golden thread of how embracing vulnerability, life transitions and mistakes made, trusting the journey and letting go of perfection have all helped to shape h...

After working with brands like Kenco, Hilton and Nationwide during her 30-year marketing agency career, Kaye King now uses her experience to strip everything back to basics for her clients. On a mission to debunk the myths that cause fear, confusion and overwhelm around marketing, Kaye shares the transformation she experienced when she embraced and implemented her unique marketing knowledge. Kaye...

What are these Reflections with Actions' episodes all about? After every five guest interviews, Amy Rowlinson reflects on each of the individual episodes and focuses in on specific topics pulling on different threads and diving deeper to explore elements that piqued her interest. In this episode, Amy shares her Reflections with Actions from these five recent podcast episodes: 353 Commit to Giving...

Having reconnected with his inner child, Ned Shakir's journey of finding purpose in life to empowering fathers to lead courageously has been transformational. From prioritising personal time to embracing his passion for teaching, Ned shares how his work with young people and adults has become a source of energy and motivation Through his experiences as a parent, mentor and martial artist, Ned has...

After realising acting wasn't her true calling, Lise Kaye-Bell spent 25 years in corporate leadership, development and coaching. However, in 2016, her life took a dramatic turn when she found herself in a coercive, controlling relationship. This life-altering experience ignited a deep desire for self-discovery and led her on a path to find her true purpose. After embracing a period of intense pers...

As a thought leader, speaker, author, teacher and leader, R. Michael Anderson brings a unique perspective to the table. With a background in psychology and neuroscience, as well as practical leadership experience, Michael understands the need for resilience and responsibility, the evolving nature of purpose and the essential role that emotional intelligence plays in being an effective leader. Reth...

Reacting to the current mental health crisis and homelessness crisis, Max Rayner, with his lifelong friend and business partner, focuses on providing purpose-driven solutions in the care and supported living sector. With years of experience and a passion for helping others, Max has propelled his business to new heights evolving his purpose while staying true to his core values. Max believes wholeh...

Life was a rollercoaster of emotions with childhood experiences shaping   and affecting Naomi Stonier's adulthood relationships, friendships and workplace. However, when infertility came her way, Naomi realised she was ill-equipped to deal with it. Her longing for a big family became an obsession, driving her to undergo multiple unsuccessful fertility treatments. This journey nearly broke her but...

What are these Reflections with Actions' episodes all about? After every five guest interviews, Amy Rowlinson reflects on each of the individual episodes and focuses in on specific topics pulling on different threads and diving deeper to explore elements that piqued her interest. In this episode, Amy shares her Reflections with Actions from these five recent podcast episodes: 347 Heartfelt Connect...

From being bedridden to bouncing back to full health, the stages of recovery from chronic fatigue and Long COVID were really slow and difficult for Charlotte Jones. The first step of her healing was experienced on a sunny day in her parents' garden where out in nature she breathed in hope. Taking on board the many lessons of rest, repair and resilience, Charlotte not only felt believed by others t...

Five years held in captivity as a prisoner of war in World War II gave George F. Kerr plenty of time to contemplate the meaning of life. He kept a journal to capture his thoughts, reflections, b eing notes, reminiscences, impressions, criticism, commentary and work in progress or unfinished. This commonplace scrapbook was only discovered last year by Amy 26 years George's death. Within these pages...

As a professional tennis player who beat six world number ones including Roger Federer, Andy Roddick and Goran Ivanisevic and won six career titles in doubles , Marius Barnard believes there is much to learn from the mindset of a tennis player. Marius emphasises the importance of controlling one's own mind and emotions sharing his personal experience of squandering 17 match points as a 16 year old...